Placenta study aims to unlock secrets of pregnancy complications

NCT ID NCT02321007

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study collects placenta, cord blood, and maternal blood samples from 1,250 pregnant women—both healthy and those with complications like preterm birth or diabetes. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn how the placenta works and how changes in it can lead to pregnancy problems or affect the baby's future health. The goal is to build a tissue bank for ongoing research, not to test a new treatment.

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 research could uncover how the placenta influences pregnancy complications and long-term health, potentially guiding future prevention or treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects samples for research, so there is no direct benefit to participants, and findings may take years to translate into medical practice.

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