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Could a hidden infection explain that thickened nuchal translucency?

NCT ID NCT05388968

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

Summary

This study tested whether infections might be linked to increased nuchal translucency, a marker seen on early pregnancy ultrasounds. Researchers used advanced genetic sequencing to look for viruses, bacteria, or parasites in placental tissue from 78 pregnant women. The goal was to see if hidden infections could be a cause, but this was an observational study, not a treatment trial.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that some cases of increased nuchal translucency are caused by infections, potentially leading to new screening or treatment approaches.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for infections and does not test any therapy, so it cannot prove cause or offer direct benefit to participants.

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Study facts

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Participants

78 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Pregnant women consulting in the prenatal diagnosis Unit of the University Hospital Necker-Enfants-malades

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Singleton pregnancy * First trimester (11 GA+0D to 13 GA+6D) * Carrying a fetus with a nuchal translucency \> 3.5 mm for which a chorionic villi sampling is performed OR a suspicion of genetic abnormalities for which a chorionic villi sampling is performed * Delivery planned at Necker hospital * Not opposed to participation Exclusion Criteria * Age \<18 years * no health insurance * difficulties in understanding the French language * chronic infection (HIV, HBV, HVC and HTLV-1)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hopital Necker - Enfants malades

    Paris, 75015, France