Scottish Advanced Fetal Research Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN · Nov 2, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

The Scottish Advanced Fetal Research Study is looking to understand how certain lifestyle factors and environmental exposures during pregnancy, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, or pollution, can affect the development of the fetus. Researchers want to learn about how these factors might lead to health problems later in life, like obesity or infertility. To do this, they will study fetuses between 7 and 20 weeks of gestation, gathering information and samples from both the mother and fetus to see how these exposures can impact development.

To participate in this study, women must be at least 16 years old, fluent in English, and at 7-20 weeks of pregnancy with a normal ultrasound. Unfortunately, women experiencing significant emotional distress or those with detected fetal anomalies cannot participate. If eligible, participants will help researchers gain valuable insights that could lead to better health outcomes for future generations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women at 7-20 weeks of gestation (critical stage of fetal development).
• • Women aged 16 years and older, deemed capable of making a rational decision.
• • Absence of fetal anomaly at ultrasound scan (only normal fetuses are required).
• • Women who are fluent English speakers. This is in order to ensure the woman understands that fetal tissues will be collected.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Women exhibiting considerable emotional distress.
• • Fetal anomalies identified at ultrasound scan.