Blood test could replace needle for down syndrome screening
NCT ID NCT02127515
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study involved over 2,100 pregnant women at higher risk for Down syndrome. Researchers compared a simple blood test (NIPT) with the standard invasive test to see which was safer and more accurate. The goal was to reduce miscarriages caused by invasive procedures while still detecting Down syndrome reliably.
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Hôpital Necker- Enfants Malades
Paris, 75015, France
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