Scientists hunt for hidden culprit behind dangerous pregnancy condition
NCT ID NCT04154332
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aims to understand how tiny particles called exosomes, released from the placenta, may cause preeclampsia—a serious pregnancy condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers will collect blood and placenta samples from 64 women with preeclampsia and study these particles in the lab and in animals. The goal is to uncover the root causes of the disease and find new ways to treat it.
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Conditions
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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