Sonographic Prediction of Preterm Delivery Between 24-34 Weeks of Gestation

February 11, 2008 updated by: Soroka University Medical Center

to evaluate if sonographic measure of short uterin cervix, sludge in amniotic fluid and abnormal doppler of the uterin artery can predict preterm labor

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Healthy

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

150

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

women that visit a tetriary hospital for follow up

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

pregnancy between 24-34 wees of gestation

Exclusion Criteria:

lack prenatal care
fetal malformations stractural or genetical
plcenta previa
cerclage
women who underwent conization of cervix
polyhydramnious
premature rupture of membranes
induction of labor d/t medical condition preterm
women with hypertension, diabetis or preeclampsia
susp IUGR
women with a chronic illness that may interupt pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Number of groups / cohorts

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
1 women without contraction at 24-34 weeks of gestation
2 women without contractions between 24-34 weeks of gestation with a history of preterm labor
3 women with preterm contractions 24-34 weeks of gestation

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Soroka University Medical Center

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Limor Man, soroka medical center sonar unit of obstetrics and gynecology department
Principal Investigator: limor man, MD, Soroka University Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 22, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 11, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

February 12, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)