Prenatal Genetic Screening Study
Expectant parents often have concerns about their baby’s health before birth. Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a screening method to determine the probability that a fetus will be born with certain genetic abnormalities. This testing analyzes small fragments of DNA (cell-free DNA; cfDNA) that circulate in a pregnant woman’s blood. Analyzing cfDNA provides an opportunity for early identification of an individual being at elevated risk for a genetic abnormality without harming the fetus or the pregnant mother.
The purpose of this study is to develop a new noninvasive prenatal test that can detect genetic abnormalities in blood samples. Eligible volunteers are compensated for their time and study participation
Study Criteria
- Collected under a valid Informed Consent (English/Spanish informed consent forms available).
- Accompanied by a completed data report form.
- Obtained from a unique subject not previously enrolled.
- Obtained from a pregnant woman [singleton or twin] at or beyond 10 weeks gestation.
- From patients who have results available from NIPT method performed as standard of care, if available (both normal and abnormal NIPT results are accepted).
- From patients who have results of diagnostic procedures (if applicable).
- From patients with known pregnancy outcomes, including results of genetic testing (if performed).
- Requires up to (4) tubes of blood collected.
Other criteria will be reviewed to determine if you qualify for this study.
About Our Research
A&B Clinical Research is patient-centered driven and is committed to conducting every study with integrity and respect for all of our patients. Our clinical staff includes highly qualified professionals with many years of clinical research experience.
The research studies we conduct are focused on women’s health to further advance medical treatments, providing the highest level of patient care and quality study data. Every study is performed under strict clinical practices and FDA regulations to ensure patient safety and well-being.
If you are interested in this study, please fill out the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a clinical research study?
A clinical research study (also called a clinical trial) is a medical research study that helps to answer important questions about an investigational medication or to better understand health and disease – these may include how well an investigational medication works for a certain condition. All medications must be tested in clinical research studies before they can be approved and prescribed to patients.