Ultrasound Assessment of Fetal Growth Parameters

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

restricted fetal growth: The fetus is of abnormal size and has not reached its genetic growth potential in utero. Fetal birth weight is less than two standard deviations from the average weight for the same gestational age, or less than the 10th percentile of normal weight for the same age.

Study summary

The goal of this observational study is to establish reference value ranges for normal fetal biometric parameters at different gestational weeks for the domestic population, and evaluate their clinical application to predict perinatal outcomes. The main question it aims to answer is:

What is the relationship between fetal parameter measurements (such as clavicle length, scapular width, scapular length, sternum length, and cranial structure measurements) and gestational age as well as other growth parameters?

And how can these parameters be used in clinical applications such as predicting perinatal outcomes?

Researchers will observe the relationship between the measurement values of fetal clavicle length, scapular width, scapular length, sternum length, and cranial structure and gestational age as well as other growth parameters, and ultimately follow up on the perinatal outcomes of mother and fetus.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• fetal clavicle length — gestational weeks 12 to 40
  By sliding the probe at the fetal thoracic inlet, the clavicle can be visualized. Continuously adjust the probe orientation during scanning to ensure the clavicle is displayed at its maximum length. Place the electronic calipers at the midpoint of the sternal end and the acromial end of the clavicle, respectively. The measured distance represents the clavicular length, expressed in centimeters (cm).
• scapular width and scapular length — gestational weeks 12 to 40
  Identify the fetal spine in the longitudinal plane. Align the probe parallel to this plane and move it laterally, continuously adjusting and slightly rotating the probe until the acoustic window simultaneously displays both the acromion and inferior angle of the scapula. The maximum distance between these two landmarks represents the scapular length. For scapular width measurement: Based on the scapular length view, further rotate the probe centered on the acromion to approximate a transverse fetal plane until the scapular spine is fully visualized at its maximal length. The longest distance between the acromion and medial border of the scapular spine is defined as the scapular width. All measurements are expressed in centimeters (cm).
• sternal length — gestational weeks 12 to 40
  On the coronal or sagittal plane of the fetal chest region, continuously adjust the probe until the full length of the fetal sternum is visualized. Place the electronic calipers at the cephalic end of the first ossification center and the caudal end of the last ossification center, respectively. The measured distance represents the sternal length, expressed in centimeters (cm).

Trial sites (1)

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