9000+ Expectant mums participating
Designed with sonographers, fetal medicine specialists and parents
Takes place in 4 NHS hospital sites across England
Ethically approved clinical study
Experienced research team from King's College London
1 visit as part of the routine 20 week scan*
*optional surveys and interview study for existing participants
Every year, thousands of pregnant women across the UK attend a routine ultrasound scan at around 20 weeks. These scans are vital for checking how babies are developing — but there are a number of technical and practical reasons why accuracy and quality can vary.
The FRAIYA Study is a new NHS-supported research trial testing whether AI (artificial intelligence) can help make these scans better and if AI's use is cost effective.
*Requires a password for access
Ethics Number: IRAS 355136 | Version: 1 | Date: 31.10.2025