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NCT Number: NCT06900257

Fetal Cardiac Functions in Fasting Pregnant Women

In this study, we aimed to evaluate fetal cardiac functions after a fasting period of at least 10 days. The purpose of this study was to determine the unexpected effects of fasting on fetal cardiac functions.

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Key information

Conditions

Fasting Pregnant Women Behavior Fasting Feeding Behavior

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital

Sanliurfa, 63100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Pregnancies at 24-34 weeks of gestation who present to our hospital for routine antenatal follow-up will be evaluated. As the study group, singleton uncomplicated pregnancies with at least 10 days of fasting will be assessed. All ultrasonographic examinations will be conducted within the last 2 hours of the fasting period. The control group will consist of healthy pregnant women who do not fast, with singleton uncomplicated pregnancies between 24-34 weeks, matched for age, parity, and gestational age.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Singleton, uncomplicated pregnancies that have been fasting for at least the last 10 days
  • Present for routine antenatal follow-up between 24-34 weeks of gestation

Exclusion criteria

  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Premature rupture of membranes
  • Chorioamnionitis
  • Placental abruption
  • Severe fetal growth restriction
  • Congenital fetal anomalies
  • Preeclampsia
  • Oligohydramnios
  • Maternal diabetes -Conditions where fasting is contraindicated for the mother. -

Treatment and study plan

Pregnant women who present for routine antenatal follow-up between 24-34 weeks of gestation.

Procedure

All singleton uncomplicated pregnancies that present to our hospital for routine antenatal follow-up between 24-34 weeks of gestation will be included in this study.

Primary outcomes

  1. Singleton uncomplicated pregnancies with at least 10 days of fasting.

    Time frame: Fetal echocardiographic findings after at least 10 days of fasting.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Fetal Cardiac Functions in Fasting Pregnant Women

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 28, 2025
Registry last updated
Nov 18, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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