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NCT Number: NCT06620068

Causal Relationship Between Plasma VEGF Family Proteins and Placenta Previa: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

This study aims to investigate the causal relationship between plasma vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family proteins and placenta previa using a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. Genome-wide association study (GWAS) data will be analyzed to assess the correlation and potential causality between VEGF protein levels and the occurrence of placenta previa.

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Key information

About this study

Placenta previa is a serious complication during pregnancy, leading to significant risks for both the mother and the fetus. This study utilizes Mendelian randomization (MR) to explore the potential causal link between plasma levels of VEGF family proteins (including VEGFA, VEGFB, VEGFC, VEGFD, and PLGF) and the risk of placenta previa. By using genome-wide association study (GWAS) data from the UK Biobank and FinnGen datasets, the study aims to provide insights into the role of angiogenesis and abnormal placental development. The MR analysis will help minimize confounding factors and provide robust evidence regarding the causal relationship between VEGF proteins and placenta previa.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants included in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) with available data on plasma VEGF family proteins and placenta previa.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants with incomplete or missing data on plasma VEGF levels or placenta previa.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Causal relationship between plasma VEGFA levels and the risk of placenta previa

    Time frame: Data analysis and outcome assessment will be completed by December 2024

    This outcome measures the association between plasma VEGFA levels (measured in picograms per milliliter) and the occurrence of placenta previa, using Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis to assess causality.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Causal relationship between plasma VEGFB levels and the risk of placenta previa

    Time frame: Data analysis and outcome assessment will be completed by December 2024

    This outcome measures the association between plasma VEGFB levels (measured in picograms per milliliter) and the occurrence of placenta previa, using Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis to assess causality.

  2. Causal relationship between plasma VEGFC levels and the risk of placenta previa

    Time frame: Data analysis and outcome assessment will be completed by December 2024

    This outcome measures the association between plasma VEGFC levels (measured in picograms per milliliter) and the occurrence of placenta previa, using Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis to assess causality.

  3. Causal relationship between plasma PLGF levels and the risk of placenta previa

    Time frame: Data analysis and outcome assessment will be completed by December 2024

    This outcome measures the association between plasma PLGF levels (measured in picograms per milliliter) and the occurrence of placenta previa, using Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis to assess causality.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease

Other

Collaborators

  • First People's Hospital of Foshan
  • Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Foshan
  • The Second People's Hospital of Foshan

Registry information

Official study title

Causal Association Between Plasma Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Family Proteins and Placenta Previa: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study

Acronym: VEGF PP

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Oct 1, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 1, 2024

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