First trimester anomaly scan using virtual reality (VR FETUS study): study protocol for a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years it has become clear that fetal anomalies can already be detected at the end of the first trimester of pregnancy by two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound. This is why increasingly in developed countries the first trimester anomaly scan is being offered as part of standard care. We have developed a Virtual Reality (VR) approach to improve the diagnostic abilities of 2D ultrasound. Three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound datasets are used in VR assessment, enabling real depth perception and unique interaction. The aim of this study is to investigate whether first trimester 3D VR ultrasound is of additional value in terms of diagnostic accuracy for the detection of fetal anomalies. Health-related quality of life, cost-effectiveness and also the perspective of both patien

SUBMITTER: Pietersma CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7487721 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature