Blood test could spot hidden heart damage in preeclampsia

NCT ID NCT07463898

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks for proteins in the blood that might show early heart changes in women with preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition. Researchers will also use heart ultrasounds to see how the heart changes during pregnancy. The goal is to find ways to predict future heart problems in these women. About 172 pregnant women will participate, providing blood samples and having heart scans at two points during their pregnancy.

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 blood test to detect early heart strain in women with preeclampsia, helping prevent long-term heart problems.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear markers, and results may not apply to all women.

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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.

CARDIOVASCULAR BIOMARKERS PREECLAMPSIA (PE) PREECLAMPSIA (PE) RISK

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital

Abuja, Nigeria

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