Transplacental Transmission of RSV (TTRSV) (NCT05443607)
A Prospective Cohort Study Evaluating the Transplacental Transmission of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Pregnant Women and Their Offspring
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Aim 1: To study transplacental transmission of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and how this is moderated by other maternal infections during pregnancy Aim 2: To test maternal blood for presence of RSV-specific immunoglobulins and how this is moderated by other maternal infections during pregnancy Aim 3: To test cord blood (fetal blood) for presence of RSV-specific immunoglobulins and other common viral pathogens Aim 4: To perform further tests (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR), Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (ddPCR) and immunoprobing) to confirm the presence of RSV and other common viral pathogens Aim 5: To follow these newborn infants up to 4 years of age to look for redisposition to respiratory diseases and growth parameters
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Tulane University Lakeside Hospital — Metairie, Louisiana
Age range: 18 Years
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Tulane University Lakeside Hospital — Metairie, Louisiana
- Ochsner Baptist Hospital — New Orleans, Louisiana
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.