Fetal surgery immune mystery: why do some babies arrive too early?
NCT ID NCT04484441
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 21 pregnant women and their babies to understand how surgery before birth changes the immune system. The goal was to find out if immune system activation might cause early labor. Researchers collected blood samples and studied the placenta to track immune changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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University of Texas Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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