Can a simple ultrasound spot hidden pregnancy risks?
NCT ID NCT07422181
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special ultrasound with a contrast agent can see tiny blood vessels called spiral arteries in the uterus right after delivery. These vessels are important for a healthy pregnancy, and problems with them can lead to conditions like pre-eclampsia. The study involves 5 women who have just given birth, and if the technique works, it could lead to earlier detection of pregnancy complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SonoVue (sulphur hexafluoride microbubbles)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging technique could help doctors detect spiral artery problems earlier in pregnancy, potentially preventing complications like pre-eclampsia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply widely. The technique is still experimental and may not work as hoped.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Máxima Medical center
RECRUITINGVeldhoven, 5504DB, Netherlands
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