Collecting data on pregnancies with fetal anomalies
Official title: Characteristics of Pregnancies Complicated by Fetal Anomalies
Run by University of Tennessee · NCT02505464 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting ultrasound images and medical information from pregnant women with fetal anomalies to help better understand and manage these conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Minute to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Tennessee Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Memphis, Tennessee and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 2015 |
| Main results expected | May 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2028 |
| Registry record updated | December 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT02505464 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women aged 18 to 50 who are referred for high-risk pregnancies due to fetal anomalies.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not pregnant or do not have fetuses with anomalies will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This research aims to create a repository of ultrasonographic images and medical data from pregnant women who have been referred for high-risk pregnancies due to fetal anomalies. Participants will have their data collected during obstetrical clinic visits at Regional One Health and the Le Bonheur Fetal Center, with follow-up data collection extending into the postpartum period and up to six months for the child if necessary. The study focuses on gathering comprehensive information to better understand and manage congenital abnormalities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of fetal anomalies and improve care for affected pregnancies and infants.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies focusing on fetal anomalies and data collection have shown promise, but this specific approach may offer novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant females * age 8 years to 50 years * who have referred to the clinic for high risks pregnancies * Infants (male and female) born with anomalies Exclusion Criteria: * Non-pregnant females.
Where it's running
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LeBonheur Children's Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare, LeBonheur Fetal Center
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Regional One Health, OB/GYN Clinic, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Regional One Health, Regional Medical Center, Rout Center for Women and Children
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Regional One Health Center for High Risk Pregnancies
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Norman Meyer, M.D. — Vice-Chair and Professor, MFM Fellowship Director Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Study coordinator: Norman Meyer, M.D.
- Email: nmeyer@uthsc.edu
- Phone: 901-448-2531
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.