Malaria Clinical Trial
Official title:
Impact of Malaria Infection in Pregnancy on Fetal and Newborn Growth
Most of the neonatal deaths that occur worldwide every year are associated with low birth
weight (LBW), caused by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and/or preterm delivery.
Accurate assessment of fetal growth and gestational age for timely identification and
management of growth restriction are therefore public health priorities, especially in
developing countries where 98% of all neonatal deaths occur. Every year, more than 50 million
women become pregnant in malaria endemic regions. Malaria infection at any time during
pregnancy reduces birthweight. However, little is known about the relationship between the
timing of infection during pregnancy and the extent of the impact on birth weight. The
mechanisms by which malaria causes LBW also remain unclear. Reduced placental blood flow,
placental changes, red blood cell changes, severe anaemia and pro-inflammatory cytokines have
all been implicated.
In this proposed, longitudinal, observational, minimal risk study, which will take place in
SMRU antenatal clinics on the Thai-Burmese border, the effect of malaria infection during
pregnancy on fetal growth will be determined. Women will be screened before 13+6 weeks of
gestation and followed with regular ultrasound examinations during pregnancy. When a woman
has a malaria infection an extra ultrasound scan will be done to measure growth retardation
or placental blood flow changes. Bloodsamples will be taken to detect changes in red blood
cell properties and putative markers of malaria infection. For this study the maximum amount
of blood taken during pregnancy is 13 cc in an uninfected woman. For each malaria episode an
additional 7 cc blood will be taken. After delivery a placenta and a cord sample will be
taken to detect placental changes. The investigators aim to recruit four hundred pregnant
women over the course of two years. This study involves minimal risk to participants as
ultrasound examination is part of routine antenatal care in many countries in the world.
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