EXPAND the future of prenatal genetic screening
Join the Expand Study to help develop an investigational test that assesses a baby’s risk of being affected by an inherited genetic condition.
Why join the EXPAND Study?
By joining this study, you can help support the development of a new prenatal genetic screening test that uses a simple blood draw to assess an unborn baby’s risk of being affected by an inherited genetic condition.
Your participation in the EXPAND Study is critical to expanding the future of prenatal genetic screening. With your contribution, we can understand the clinical value of this test, and ultimately help more people in planning for their child’s future.
Who may be eligible to join?
- You reside in the United States
- You are 18 years or older
- You have screened positive as a carrier for one or more inherited genetic conditions and are either currently pregnant or a reproductive partner of a currently pregnant person
What happens if I participate?
- Please complete this form and a certified genetic counselor from the Natera Site Team will reach out to you to confirm eligibility.
- Once eligible, we will send you a consent form electronically. After completion you will be enrolled in the study.
- For pregnant participants: We will schedule a mobile blood draw at your home or other desired location to collect your sample.
- For pregnant participants: Relevant prenatal data will be collected such as pregnancy history. If you choose to undergo prenatal testing such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS), we will follow up to obtain the results.
For reproductive partners: Carrier screening results will be collected. - Within 2 months of your delivery, we will follow up to collect health information related to your delivery and a cheek swab from your newborn baby if needed.
Participants who enroll and complete study related procedures may be compensated for their time and effort participating in this research study.
