Investigating placental health in pregnant women with and without chronic hypertension using MRI
Functional and Radiomic Magnetic Resonance Profiling in Normal and Hypertensive Placentas
This study is looking at how the placenta works in pregnant women, especially those with high blood pressure, using special MRI scans to see how it changes during pregnancy, and it includes both healthy women and those with chronic hypertension to help us learn more about any differences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10911950 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to evaluate the health of the placenta in pregnant women, particularly focusing on those with chronic hypertension. By using advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, the study will assess placental function and structure at different stages of pregnancy. It will involve both healthy pregnant women and those with chronic hypertension, allowing for a comparison of placental characteristics. The research will also explore automated methods to analyze MRI data for better understanding of placental abnormalities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women in their second trimester, particularly those diagnosed with chronic hypertension as well as healthy pregnant women.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those in the first or third trimester may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring and management of pregnancies affected by chronic hypertension, potentially reducing risks for both mothers and babies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research using advanced imaging techniques has shown promise in understanding placental health, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Herrera, Christina Lynn — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Herrera, Christina Lynn
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.