Pregnant Women
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to optimize a new non-invasive prenatal screening method based on the capture of fetal cells from maternal blood and to complete its development by obtaining maternal blood samples during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Interventions
Samples of peripheral blood (30 ml) will be collected from pregnant women
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Informed consent signed before any study-specific procedures 2. Pregnant women with singleton or twin pregnancy, at 8+0 - 14+6 week of gestation, aged ≥18 years 3. No medical contraindication for collecting 30 ml blood sample
Exclusion criteria
1. Unable to provide informed consent 2. Known infections that carry a risk of vertical transmission 3. Known maternal viral diseases: HIV and HCV, HBV
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| cEVTs isolation rate | 24 months | To achieve a minimum recovery of 3 single fetal cells in at least 95% of 30mL maternal blood samples |