Scientists uncover immune clues in pregnancy complication
NCT ID NCT05470712
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how certain immune cells (neutrophils) form web-like structures in women with preeclampsia compared to those with normal pregnancies. Researchers analyzed stored blood samples from 26 women to understand two different ways these webs are made. The goal was to learn more about the biology of preeclampsia, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2022
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
The study is based on frozen plasma samples from pregnant women, taken at the time of them giving birth from among the 85 women who constituted the previous cohort (NCT01736826). Thirteen of these women had had normal pregnancies and thirteen had developed pre-eclampsia. Cases are matched on maternal age, clinical event (delivery) and gestational age will be included from the previous cohort (NCT01736826).
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Not applicable as this study is on samples from a biobank. Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria for the previous cohort (NCT01736826) were: * pregnant women followed at Nimes University hospital for normal pregnancy or pregnancy with placental vascular pathology (pre-eclampsia and/or intra-uterine growth retardation). * The patient must have given her free and informed consent and signed the consent form. * The patient must be a member or beneficiary of a health insurance plan * Only women are included * Patients are at least 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable as this is a study on samples from a biobank. The non-inclusion criteria of the previous cohort (NCT01736826) were : • twin pregnancies.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Nimes
Nîmes, 30029, France
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