Could a mother's virus raise her baby's heart defect risk? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT04769167
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether viral infections and diabetes in pregnant women are linked to congenital heart defects in their babies. Researchers analyzed blood and stool samples from 114 women to detect viruses and immune responses. The goal was to gather knowledge for future larger studies, not to test a treatment.
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Locations
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Barnes Jewish Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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St Louis Childrens Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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