Could a Mother's virus raise Baby's heart defect risk? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04769167

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study examined whether viral infections and diabetes during pregnancy increase the risk of congenital heart defects in 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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

  • St Louis Childrens Hospital

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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