Can 3D ultrasound spot dangerous placenta conditions better?
NCT ID NCT06755047
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial is testing whether 3D ultrasound can diagnose placenta accreta spectrum more accurately than the standard 2D ultrasound with color Doppler. Placenta accreta is a serious pregnancy condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall, which can cause severe bleeding during delivery. The study will enroll pregnant women with placenta previa, a condition where the placenta covers the cervix, and compare the diagnostic accuracy of the two ultrasound methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D ultrasound and 2D ultrasound with color Doppler
- What this could lead to
- If 3D ultrasound proves more accurate, it could improve prenatal detection of placenta accreta, helping doctors plan safer deliveries and reduce complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study with a modest number of participants. The results may not apply to all populations, and 3D ultrasound may not outperform standard 2D methods.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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106 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All patients with placenta previa from 24 -39 weeks will be counselled to participate in the study. Patients will be enrolled in one of the 2 groups. Group 1, 3D Ultrasound with placental volume and vascular indices will be calculated. Group 2 , 2D ultrasound parameters and color Doppler study will be performed.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women with placenta previa Exclusion Criteria: * congenital anomalies of placenta Placental separation Uterine anomalies
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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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Women's Health Hospital
Asyut, Egypt
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