Pandemic pregnancy puzzle: scientists probe placenta for COVID clues

NCT ID NCT04585945

First seen Mar 02, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study looked at placentas and umbilical cord blood from 68 women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy. Researchers checked for changes in the placenta's structure, genes, and signs of inflammation. The goal was to learn how the infection might affect the baby, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Prisma Health Upstate

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States

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