Evaluation of Fetal Bladder Emptying During the 11-14 Weeks' Ultrasound Examination as a Negative Predictive Marker for Chromosomal Abnormalities

NCT ID: NCT07165743

Last Updated: 2025-09-10

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

270 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-08-28

Study Completion Date

2026-01-30

Brief Summary

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Template-Based Brief Summary (Sağlık Profesyonelleri İçin)

Study Title:

The Negative Predictive Value of First-Trimester Fetal Bladder "Rapid Emptying" (≤40 minutes and post-void ≤2 mm) for Major Chromosomal Aneuploidies: A Prospective Diagnostic Accuracy Study.

Purpose:

To evaluate whether the dynamic phenotype of rapid bladder emptying at 11-14 weeks reduces the likelihood of major chromosomal abnormalities (particularly Trisomy 21) compared to fetuses without this phenotype.

Design:

Single-center, prospective observational cohort.

Population:

270 singleton pregnancies between 11+0 and 14+0 weeks.

Procedures:

Real-time sagittal ultrasound observation for 40 minutes.

Documentation of bladder emptying time and post-void longitudinal bladder diameter.

Concurrent measurement of CRL, NT, ductus venosus waveform.

Gold standard confirmation with cfDNA or invasive karyotyping in high-risk cases.

Primary Endpoint:

Negative predictive value (NPV), ROC-AUC, sensitivity/specificity for aneuploidy detection.

Secondary Endpoints:

Rate of invasive testing, performance in combined models with cfDNA and biophysical markers, Net Reclassification Index.

Duration:

5 months (08/2025 - 01/2026).

Potential Impact:

If validated, the rapid emptying phenotype may serve as a low-risk marker, reduce unnecessary invasive procedures, and refine first-trimester screening algorithms.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Chromosomal Aneuploidies (e.g., Trisomy 21, Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13); Prenatal Screening Accuracy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Pregnancies in which the fetal bladder empties completely within ≤ 40 minutes

40-Minute Real-Time First-Trimester Ultrasonography

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

A one-time midsagittal ultrasound performed between 11 +0 and 14 +0 weeks. Bladder emptying time and post-void longitudinal bladder diameter are recorded. No invasive procedures are performed.

Pregnancies in which the bladder does not meet the rapid-emptying criteria

40-Minute Real-Time First-Trimester Ultrasonography

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

A one-time midsagittal ultrasound performed between 11 +0 and 14 +0 weeks. Bladder emptying time and post-void longitudinal bladder diameter are recorded. No invasive procedures are performed.

Interventions

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40-Minute Real-Time First-Trimester Ultrasonography

A one-time midsagittal ultrasound performed between 11 +0 and 14 +0 weeks. Bladder emptying time and post-void longitudinal bladder diameter are recorded. No invasive procedures are performed.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Singleton, viable pregnancy between 11 + 0 and 14 + 0 gestational weeks (GA)
* Maternal age 18 - 45 years at enrollment
* Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Multiple gestation (twins, higher order)
* Major fetal structural anomaly detected at index scan
* Known serious maternal comorbidity (e.g., insulin-dependent diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, renal or autoimmune disease)
* Participation in another interventional research study during the current pregnancy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Haseki Training and Research Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Can Bilginer

Fellow at Perinatology department

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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SBÜ Haseki Training and Research Hospital - Perinatology Department

Istanbul, Istanbul (Sultangazi District), Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

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Other Identifiers

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HasekiTRH 27.08.2025 155-2025

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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