New MRI test could detect hidden placental issues in pregnancy
NCT ID NCT02238301
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether functional MRI can detect differences in oxygen flow in the placenta and fetus between healthy pregnancies and those with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Pregnant women breathed pure oxygen while MRI scans measured the BOLD effect, a signal change related to oxygen levels. The goal was to see if this non-invasive method could identify placental insufficiency, which causes poor fetal growth.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to diagnose placental problems early in pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on developing the imaging technique, not a treatment. It may not translate into routine clinical use.
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Locations
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Necker - Enfants Malades Hospital (Assistance Publique des Hopitaux de Paris)
Paris, 75015, France