Preterm Labor Prediction by Cervical Contour in Ultrasound

August 12, 2014 updated by: Meir Medical Center

Cervical length is a already known predictor for preterm labor. In this study the investigators want to examining the hypothesis that cervical curvature is also a predictor for preterm labor and that moderate transducer pressure influence cervical length.

study population: 200 consecutive pregnant women between 14-34w, visiting in the ultrasound unit ether for routine screening or because of preterm labor.

During their examination cervical length and curvature measurements will be taken. Another measurement will be taken after applying moderate cervical pressure.

The investigators will compere cervical contour and pressure influence between groups and according to cervical length Demographic data will be taken at the time of recruitment and pregnancy outcome measures in a later telephone interview.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Kfar Saba, Israel
        • Recruiting
        • Meir Hospital

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

pregnant women 14-34w

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • cervical cerclage
  • pre term rupture on membrane in current pregnancy
  • unknown dating of 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

  • Observational Models: Case-Control

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
preterm labor
pregnant women with signs of preterm labor: uterine contractions or cervical shortening
control
pregnant women with no signs or symptoms of preterm labor

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
cervical curvature
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Meir Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 30, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

July 31, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 13, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 12, 2014

Last Verified

August 1, 2014

More Information

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Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MMC-12-0152CTIL

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