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Brain cysts in the womb: new study aims to give parents clearer answers

NCT ID NCT05546801

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked back at 46 cases where a brain cyst called a periventricular pseudocyst was found during pregnancy ultrasound. Researchers checked how the children developed after birth to see if the cyst was linked to any delays. The goal is to help doctors give better information to parents facing this diagnosis.

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 help doctors give more accurate information to parents about what to expect after a prenatal diagnosis of periventricular pseudocysts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective review of only 46 cases from one hospital, so the findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test any treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

46 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Dec 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

0 to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient diagnosed with a periventricular cyst during a prenatal ultrasound at Bordeaux University Hospital between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2020. * Patient affiliated with or benefiting from a social security plan. * Oral informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Subarachnoid cyst * Blake's pouch cyst * Choroid plexus cyst * Periventricular leukomalacia * Poor understanding of French * Patient under legal protection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, France