Retinal Biomarkers as a Tool for Early Detection of Endothelial Dysfunction in Women With Preeclampsia

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Every pregnancy has a major impact on a woman's heart and blood vessels due to changes required by the body to maintain proper blood flow between mother and foetus. When the placenta does not work properly, preeclampsia can occur. An important first symptom is high blood pressure. Women who have experienced preeclampsia are at higher risk of developing blood pressure and heart problems later on. Therefore, it is very important to detect changes in the blood vessel system so that they can be treated promptly and correctly. We aim to do this by using a new, non-invasive eye test that examines the blood vessels of the retina.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 40
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• at least 18 years old

• willing to undergo vascular assessments

• informed consent signed

Locations
Other Locations
Belgium
Antwerp University Hospital
RECRUITING
Edegem
Contact Information
Primary
Studies cardiologie
studies.cardiologie@uza.be
+32 3 821 40 74
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-07-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Other: Interventional group
All patients in this study will undergo all vascular assessments including pulse wave velocity, pulse wave analysis, flow-mediated dilation, fundus photography and dynamic retinal vessel analysis.
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Sponsors
Leads: University Hospital, Antwerp

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