Oxford study aims to predict pre-eclampsia before it strikes

NCT ID NCT07072052

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Oxford Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study from the University of Oxford will follow 360 pregnant women to see if hormone levels and ultrasound images from the first 8 weeks can predict pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a dangerous complication that affects many pregnancies worldwide. The goal is to find early warning signs so doctors can intervene sooner.

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 could lead to a simple early-pregnancy test to identify women at risk of pre-eclampsia, enabling earlier monitoring or preventive treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find strong links between the markers and pre-eclampsia, and any future test would need further validation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

preeclampsia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PRE-ECLAMPSIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

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