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Studying Fetal Breathing Patterns
NCT00066976 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Some babies have difficulty breathing, sucking, and swallowing at birth. The purpose of this study is to determine (before birth) the variables that will predict whether a newborn will experience these problems. Study participants will be pregnant women with a single fetus who are 18 years or older and who are scheduled to receive a standard prenatal ultrasound. Researchers will use the ultrasound to observe fetal motions associated with breathing, sucking, and swallowing on digital videotape. They will then review these tapes and take measurements that will help them document how breathing and swallowing develop.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (2)
California
- Naval Medical Center, San Diego — San Diego
Maryland
- National Naval Medical Center — Bethesda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 2003-08-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-03-03 |
Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)237 total trials
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00066976
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00066976 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries. The listed sponsor is Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 237 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Pregnancy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00066976 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Maryland. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00066976 about?
NCT00066976 is a clinical study titled "Studying Fetal Breathing Patterns". Some babies have difficulty breathing, sucking, and swallowing at birth. The purpose of this study is to determine (before birth) the variables that will predict whether a newborn will experience these problems. Study participants will be pregnant women with a single fetus who are 18 years or older...
What is the current status of trial NCT00066976?
This trial is currently completed. The study started on 2003-08-05. Estimated completion is 2008-03-03.
What conditions does trial NCT00066976 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pregnancy. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00066976?
This trial is sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 237 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00066976 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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