Zika in pregnancy: major study tracks birth defects in french caribbean
NCT ID NCT02916732
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study observed nearly 27,000 pregnant women in French Caribbean departments during the 2016 Zika epidemic. Researchers tracked Zika infections and their impact on pregnancy, including rates of microcephaly and other fetal abnormalities. The goal was to better understand the risks of Zika during pregnancy using routine medical data.
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 study could provide crucial data on how Zika infection during pregnancy affects fetal development, helping guide future prevention and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly lead to a cure or therapy. Results may be limited by the specific population and epidemic context.
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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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CH Andrée Rosemon (CHAR)
Cayenne, French Guiana
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CH de l'Ouest Guyanais Franck Joly (CHOG)
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana
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CHU de Martinique
Fort-de-France, Martinique
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CHU de Pointe à Pitre/Les Abymes
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe