MRI could spot troubled placentas without needles

NCT ID NCT02238301

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether a special MRI scan could tell the difference between healthy babies and babies with poor growth due to placental problems. Pregnant women breathed pure oxygen while the MRI measured changes in the placenta and fetus. The goal was to find a safe, non-invasive way to diagnose placental insufficiency early.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necker - Enfants Malades Hospital (Assistance Publique des Hopitaux de Paris)

    Paris, 75015, France

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