Automated Fetal Weight Estimation: A Multicenter Validation Using Fractional Limb Volume

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

330 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-01-06

Study Completion Date

2019-01-31

Brief Summary

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This trial is a collaborative study between 4 sites worldwide. A total of 600 research subjects will be enrolled. We will investigate the validity of using 5D Limb Volume software to improve on estimated fetal weight predictions over a broad range of gestational ages. The purpose is to compare the accuracy and precision of birth weight predictions based on this new technology as compared to the current 2D birth weight prediction models.

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Detailed Description

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Ultrasound has been used for over 20 years to estimate fetal weight prior to birth. Sometimes this estimation is not always similar to what the baby actually weighs. In addition to the regular measurements taken at routine ultrasound exams, 3D ultrasound of the baby's arm and leg soft tissue may give us more precise information on how much the baby weighs. This measurement is called fractional limb volume. Fractional limb volume (FLV) is a soft tissue measurement of the arm or thigh that can be used to evaluate body composition. This measurement mostly reflects the fat and muscle development with a small amount of bone.

The recent introduction of 5D Limb Volume software (Samsung, Seoul, Korea) now makes it possible to efficiently and reproducibly measure semi-automated FLV using a computer guided technique.

Subjects will receive one ultrasound scan 4-7 days before their delivery. Both 2D and 3D measurements will be taken. These measurements will then be used to estimate fetal weight. We will compare estimated weight to actual birth weight in order to determine the accuracy and precision of the 5D Limb Volume technology. This data may also be used to develop new weight estimation models that could provide better accuracy and/or precision than what is currently provided using published methods.

Conditions

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Birth Weight Fetal Growth Retardation Fetal Weight Fetal Macrosomia

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Average for Gestational Age

This cohort will include a sample size of 90 subjects. Fetuses will have an estimated fetal weight greater than 10th percentile and less than 90th percentile based on clinical ultrasound assessment. This cohort will receive an ultrasound examination 4-7 days before their delivery.

Ultrasound Examination

Intervention Type OTHER

Research volunteers will be invited to have a 2D/3D ultrasound research scan 4-7 days from delivery.This ultrasound scan will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Large for Gestational Age

This cohort will include a sample size of 30 subjects. Fetuses will have an estimated fetal weight greater than 90th percentile based on clinical ultrasound assessment.This cohort will receive an ultrasound examination 4-7 days before their delivery.

Ultrasound Examination

Intervention Type OTHER

Research volunteers will be invited to have a 2D/3D ultrasound research scan 4-7 days from delivery.This ultrasound scan will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Small for Gestational Age

This cohort will include a sample size of 30 subjects. Fetuses will have an estimated fetal weight less than 10th percentile based on clinical ultrasound assessment.This cohort will receive an ultrasound examination 4-7 days before their delivery.

Ultrasound Examination

Intervention Type OTHER

Research volunteers will be invited to have a 2D/3D ultrasound research scan 4-7 days from delivery.This ultrasound scan will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Interventions

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Ultrasound Examination

Research volunteers will be invited to have a 2D/3D ultrasound research scan 4-7 days from delivery.This ultrasound scan will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant women (28-42 weeks) within 4-7 days of delivery
2. Planned delivery at the collaborating hospital where the fetal US scan was performed
3. Body mass index at first official prenatal appointment below 35.0 kg/M2
4. Firm US dating criteria (early crown-rump length \< 14 weeks gestational age)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of technical factors (e.g. obesity) that make it difficult to visualize fetal structures
2. Oligohydramnios determined by amniotic fluid index less than 5cm
3. Fetal distress or unstable maternal condition
4. Structural or chromosomal fetal anomalies

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

64 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No