Brain MRI may spot troubled fetuses before birth
NCT ID NCT02229630
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special brain MRI could predict which unborn babies with poor growth (intrauterine growth restriction) will have health problems after birth. Researchers scanned 82 fetuses before 32 weeks of pregnancy and compared the results to their health at delivery. The goal was to see if the scan could identify those at highest risk of complications like low Apgar scores or needing intensive care.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify which growth-restricted fetuses are at highest risk, allowing earlier intervention.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that only looks at whether MRI can predict outcomes. It does not test a treatment, so it may not change care directly.
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Locations
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Hôpital Armand Trousseau
Paris, 75012, France