Registry for echocardiographic screening in pregnant women
Official title: Prospective Pakistan Registry of Echocardiographic Screening in Asymptomatic Pregnant Women
Run by National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan · NCT06004544 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how echocardiograms can help check the heart health of pregnant women during their routine doctor visits to catch any problems early.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karachi, Sindh) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 6, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 30, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT06004544 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry are obstetric patients attending routine antenatal visits.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who refuse consent for echocardiography or participation in the study will not benefit from this registry.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This registry enrolls obstetric patients attending routine antenatal visits to assess cardiovascular health during pregnancy. A standardized 2D transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) protocol is utilized to evaluate heart function, including measurements of ejection fraction and left ventricular outflow tract gradients. Patients identified with significant cardiovascular issues are referred for further management at a specialized clinic. The study aims to enhance understanding of cardiovascular diseases in pregnant women and improve outcomes through early detection.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to earlier identification and management of cardiovascular diseases in pregnant women, improving maternal and fetal health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in this area, this specific registry approach focusing on echocardiographic screening in asymptomatic pregnant women is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Obstetric patients attending routine antenatal visits Exclusion Criteria: * Patients refused to give consent for echocardiography or participation in the study
Where it's running
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National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sabha Bhatti, MD — National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases
- Study coordinator: Sabha Bhatti, MD
- Email: drsabhabhatti@gmail.com
- Phone: +92 335 5554346
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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.