New MRI technique could spot dangerous placenta adhesions before delivery

NCT ID NCT04328532

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether advanced MRI scans can better detect placenta adhesion abnormalities (PAA) in pregnant women between 30 and 38 weeks. PAA occurs when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall, raising risks of severe bleeding and emergency hysterectomy during delivery. The study uses special MRI measurements to assess placental blood flow and oxygen levels without contrast dye, aiming to improve diagnosis beyond standard ultrasound.

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 MRI technique could provide a safer, more accurate way to detect dangerous placenta adhesions before delivery, potentially reducing severe bleeding and emergency surgeries.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage diagnostic study. The MRI method may not prove more accurate than standard ultrasound, and results may not apply to all pregnant women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

placenta accreta

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Nancy

    RECRUITING

    Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54500, France

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