Can a simple ultrasound spot newborn lung trouble before birth?
NCT ID NCT06755073
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at whether measuring blood flow in the fetal lung artery using ultrasound can predict breathing difficulties in newborns. Researchers studied 86 pregnant women with severe preeclampsia between 28 and 37 weeks. The goal was to see if a specific ultrasound measurement could help doctors prepare for respiratory support after delivery.
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 successful, this could help doctors identify at-risk newborns earlier and prepare for breathing support after birth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all pregnancies or reliably predict outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Women's Health Hospital
Asyut, 088, Egypt