Preeclampsia study scans Baby's brain for hidden effects

NCT ID NCT07245056

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether early-onset preeclampsia (a serious pregnancy condition) affects the size of two brain areas in the fetus: the fornix and hippocampus. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure these areas in 84 pregnant women—half with early-onset preeclampsia and half healthy. The goal is to understand if preeclampsia might impact brain development, which could help guide future care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If this study finds differences, it could point toward ways to monitor or support brain development in babies affected by early-onset preeclampsia.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links, and results may not apply to all pregnancies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

preeclampsia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HIPPOCAMPUS PRE-ECLAMPSIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ankara Etlik City Hospital
RECRUITING

Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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