New MRI technique peers into the placenta to uncover Obesity's hidden impact on pregnancy
NCT ID NCT06314009
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will use a special type of MRI (fMRI) to measure blood flow and oxygen levels in the placenta during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Researchers want to see if these measurements differ between women who were obese before pregnancy and those with a normal weight. The goal is to better understand how obesity may affect the placenta and pregnancy outcomes.
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 help doctors better understand how obesity affects the placenta during pregnancy, potentially leading to earlier detection of complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study (30 people) that only measures differences—it does not test a treatment. Results may not apply to all pregnancies.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Endeavor Health
RECRUITINGEvanston, Illinois, 60201, United States
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