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Non Syndromic Congenital Heart Defect and Array-CGH in Prenatal Diagnosis

Completed
Conditions
Non Syndromic Congenital Heart
Registration Number
NCT02333097
Lead Sponsor
Rennes University Hospital
Brief Summary

Comparative genomic hybridization (CGH)-based microarrays are now often used during pregnancy in case of fetal polymalformation in order to assess significant genomic alterations. However, it is not clear whether array-CGH provide a diagnostic utility in case of isolated congenital heart defect.

This is the first prospective study aiming at defining the right chromosomal screening when a fetal isolated congenital heart defect is identified by ultrasound.

Detailed Description

Comparative genomic hybridization (CGH)-based microarrays are now often used during pregnancy in case of fetal polymalformation in order to assess significant genomic alterations. Up to now, in case of isolated heart defect, only fetal karyotype with FISH 22q11 was usually offered. However, micro deletions or duplications could not be identified elsewhere throughout the genome. Then, in case of fetal chromosomal micro-rearrangements, parents could not be fully informed for global and neurodevelopmental prognosis. To our knowledge, clear-cut study, to assess whether array-CGH provide a diagnostic utility in case of isolated congenital heart defect, don't exist.

After informed consent, 80 women will be enrolled during two years in 2 official prenatal diagnosis centers in France. This survey is assumed to identify at least 8% of unbalanced chromosomal abnormalities. This will be also compared with 22q11 rearrangements rate.

This is the first prospective study aiming at defining the right chromosomal screening when a fetal isolated congenital heart defect is identified by ultrasound.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
78
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant woman over 18-year-old ;
  • Ongoing health insurance ;
  • Informed consent ;
  • Prenatal samples from amniotic fluid ;
  • Isolated congenital heart defect.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Transposition of great arteries ;
  • Amniotic fluid sample refusal.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Identification a significant rate of chromosomal imbalances on ACPA > 8%J0
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare rates of abnormalities identified by karyotype FISH 22q11 versus ACPAJ0
To compare cardiac ultrasound prenatal data with postnatal data including pathological data (if TOP)J0
To compare the nature of chromosomal imbalances with the type of MCCJ0

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

St Brieuc University Hospital

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St Brieuc, France

Rennes University Hospital

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Rennes, France

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