New ultrasound ratios could sharpen detection of fetal growth issues
NCT ID NCT07675902
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examines whether two specific ultrasound measurements—the ratio of the transverse cerebellar diameter to abdominal circumference and the ratio of mid-thigh circumference to femur length—can more accurately estimate gestational age in both healthy and growth-restricted fetuses. Researchers will compare these ratios in 100 pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation. The goal is to improve detection of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), a condition where a baby does not grow as expected.
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 provide a more accurate way to estimate fetal age and detect growth problems using standard ultrasound.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study. The findings may not apply to all pregnancies or improve outcomes directly.
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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