Investigating the Structured Use of Ultrasound Scanning for Fetal Growth

Launched by OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · Sep 5, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new approach to using ultrasound scans to check the growth of babies during pregnancy. The goal is to better identify babies who may not be growing properly, which can lead to serious risks such as stillbirth. The trial is being conducted at Oxford University Hospitals and aims to improve the chances of detecting growth-restricted babies by following a specific care pathway. This pathway includes routine scans at 36 weeks and additional scans at 28 and 32 weeks for women based on certain risk factors. By collecting data from these scans, the researchers hope to understand how effective the pathway is in preventing complications for both mothers and babies.

To participate in the trial, women must be receiving antenatal care at Oxford University Hospitals between January 2013 and December 2019. There are no specific exclusions for this study, but women who have opted out of research related to their pregnancy or who receive care elsewhere during labor will not be eligible. Participants can expect to undergo the recommended scans and contribute to important research that could improve pregnancy care and outcomes for future mothers and babies.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • All pregnant women receiving antenatal care at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT) from January 2013 to 31st December 2019 with no exclusion criteria
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Women who have opted out of research related to pregnancy in this pregnancy whilst receiving care by the OUHFT.
• • If intrapartum care takes place outside of the OUHFT.