Safer pregnancy test could reduce miscarriage risk

NCT ID NCT02127515

Summary

This study tested whether a simple blood test from the mother could safely replace invasive procedures for detecting Down syndrome. Researchers compared the new blood test against standard invasive tests in over 2,000 pregnant women at higher risk. The goal was to see if the blood test could provide accurate results while reducing the risk of miscarriage from invasive procedures.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Necker- Enfants Malades

    Paris, 75015, France

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