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NCT06722365 Characterization of Fetal Lung With Quantitative Ultrasound

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NCT ID NCT06722365
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Wisconsin, Madison
Condition Respiratory Complication
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 16 participants
Start Date 2024-12-17
Primary Completion 2027-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Backscatter Quantitative Ultrasound

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 16 participants in total. It began in 2024-12-17 with a primary completion date of 2027-06.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to show if it's possible to use a special kind of ultrasound called backscatter quantitative ultrasound (bQUS) to check on a baby's lungs when the mother is 36 weeks pregnant. 16 participants will be on study for a single 30 minute ultrasound between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant females ages 18 to 45 years old with singleton pregnancy, live fetus, gestational age between 32.1 and 36.7 weeks, not in labor, scheduled for routine ultrasound growth evaluation. * Gestational age determined by the date of the last menses, and confirmed by measurement of the crown-rump-length on transabdominal ultrasound. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects unable to consent * Active Labor * Fetal malformations of the lungs * Prescription of corticosteroids prior to ultrasound evaluation * Pre-gestation or gestational diabetes mellitus * Low English proficiency, needing an interpreter

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

UW Ob/Gyn Human Subjects Core

✉ research.crc_obgyn@wisc.edu

📞 608-890-3345

Principal Investigator

J. Igor Iruretagoyena, MD, MS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06722365 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Respiratory Complication. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06722365 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06722365 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at research.crc_obgyn@wisc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06722365 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Madison, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06722365 clinical trial?

NCT06722365 is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The principal investigator is J. Igor Iruretagoyena, MD, MS at UW School of Medicine and Public Health. The trial plans to enroll 16 participants.

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