Can brain scans reveal hidden effects of fetal growth restriction?

NCT ID NCT07769957

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Summary

This study uses specialized MRI to look at the brains of fetuses with fetal growth restriction (FGR) compared to healthy controls. Researchers will measure water movement in specific brain regions to see if there are differences, and whether these relate to blood flow changes in the middle cerebral artery. The goal is to better understand how FGR may affect brain development before birth.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Diffusion-weighted fetal brain MRI
What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve understanding of how fetal growth restriction affects brain development, potentially guiding earlier detection or monitoring.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be limited by the small number of participants and may not apply to all pregnancies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fetal growth restriction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FETAL GROWTH RESTRICTION (FGR)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Training and Research Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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