Heart screening in pregnancy could save lives

NCT ID NCT04936815

First seen Jan 20, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving pregnant women a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) during routine check-ups can reduce serious problems like death, heart failure, or low baby health scores. About 9,000 pregnant women in Nepal are taking part, with half getting the extra heart scan and half receiving standard care. The goal is to find hidden heart disease early and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

    Dharān, 56700, Nepal

  • Department of Cardiology, Bern University Hospital

    Bern, 3010, Switzerland

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