Evaluation of fetal growth in pregnancies complicated by diabetes
Research type
Research Study
Full title
VELOCITY: Evaluation of fetal growth in pregnancies complicated by maternal diabetes
IRAS ID
190319
Contact name
Jenny Myers
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
4 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
The evaluation of fetal growth in pregnancies complicated by maternal diabetes is important in determining not only growth restriction but also fetal macrosomia (overgrowth of the baby). Both significantly increase the morbidity and mortality in not only the fetus but also the mother, namely stillbirth and shoulder dystocia. The current tools used for fetal growth evaluation lack accuracy and there is a need for the development of better methods.
This project aims to evaluate the use of longitudinal fetal thigh and other 3D volume measurements in conjunction with continuous blood glucose monitoring in pregnancies complicated with maternal diabetes. 3D volume measurements will be used to predict fetal growth trajectory which will facilitate earlier detection of pathological deviations in fetal growth. In the long term we hope to be able to prevent the consequences of pregnancies complicated by fetal growth restriction or macrosomia by intervening earlier in pregnancy.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/NW/0209
Date of REC Opinion
29 Mar 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion