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Simple blood test may spot pre-eclampsia risk early in pregnancy

NCT ID NCT01490489

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a protein called EG-VEGF in the blood of pregnant women could predict pre-eclampsia or poor fetal growth. Researchers took blood samples and performed ultrasound scans on 142 women early in pregnancy. The goal was to see if EG-VEGF levels could serve as an early warning sign for these serious conditions.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test to identify pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia or fetal growth problems early on.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures a potential marker; even if the marker is linked, it may not be accurate enough for routine use.

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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

142 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2011

Finished

Mar 2015

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women older than 17 years old * All pregnant patients enrolled before 14 SG and with singleton, irrespectively of their parity * Pregnant woman living in the Grenoble area * Women accepting, the participation to the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to understand the project * Persons deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decisions * Person under legal protection

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical investigation center of the Grenoble University Hospital

    Grenoble, Isere, 38043, France

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