Our aim is to improve prenatal diagnosis rates for fetal abnormalities Neonatal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
We will gather ultrasound and some MRI data from pregnant ladies at the time of their anomaly scan (18-24 week's gestation) and use this to develop computer aided diagnostics, build fetal atlases and
Sponsors
Guys and St Thomas' NHS Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy at 18+0 to 24+6 weeks at time of scan 2. 18 years of age and over 3. Competent to read information sheet and understand the purpose of the study and what it would entail. 4. Competent to read information sheet and understand the purpose of the study and what it would entail. Where English is poor an interpreter will be used.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Inability to understand study information given in written form and explained verbally 2. Contraindication to MRI e.g. metallic implant or foreign body or pacemaker 3. Severe obesity as the mother may not fit in the magnet 4. Severe claustrophobia (unusual, but patient asked if can go in an elevator as a screen for severity of problem)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The data from up to 20,000 routine anomaly scans performed at 18-21 week's gestation will be collected. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound and MRI imaging data will be used in combination with information on image labelling and image acquisition (transducer position and pressure sensing) obtained at 20-25 week's gestation. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactSilvia Giampieri
Outcome results
None listed