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- Clinical Trial NCT03518385
Intracavitary Fluid and Position of C-section-scar
August 6, 2019 updated by: Barbara Lawrenz, ART Fertility Clinics LLC
Does the Presence of Intracavitary Fluid During Hormonal Stimulation for IVF Depends on the Position of C-section-scar?
Does the presence of intracavitary fluid during hormonal stimulation for IVF depends on the position of C-section-scar ?
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
To evaluate the correlation between the presence of intracavitary fluid and the position of the C-section-scar in relation to the uterine fundus and the inner cervical os.
To this end, we will compare measured variables, in patients with intracavitary fluid and without intracavitary fluid.
Study Type
Observational
Enrollment (Actual)
104
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
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 60202
- IVI Middle East Fertility Clinic
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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
14 years to 41 years (Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
Female
Sampling Method
Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Patients undergoing IVF treatment in the IVI Middle East Clinic Abu Dhabi and Dubai, due to secondary infertility and delivery with at least one previous C-section.
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients above an age of 18 years.
- Patients performing IVF treatment.
- One or multiple C-sections.
- C-scar region visible during trans-vaginal scan.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who were IUD carriers in the last 3 months.
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
- Time Perspectives: Prospective
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Patients with intracavitary fluid
to evaluate the correlation between the presence of intracavitary fluid during hormonal stimulation for IVF depending on the position of C-section-scar and the presence of an isthmocele, this group patients will have intracavitary fluid.
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The presence of fluid in the uterine cavity during hormonal stimulation.
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Patients without intracavitary fluid
to evaluate the correlation between the presence of intracavitary fluid during hormonal stimulation for IVF depending on the position of C-section-scar and the presence of an isthmocele, in this group patients will not have intracavitary fluid.
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The presence of fluid in the uterine cavity during hormonal stimulation.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Presence/Absence of ICF
Time Frame: 1 year and 6 months
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to evaluate the correlation between the presence of intracavitary fluid and the position of the C-section-scar in relation to the inner cervical os, during hormonal stimulation for IVF.
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1 year and 6 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Thickness of fluid accumulation in the cavity
Time Frame: 1 year and 6 months
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Presence or Absence of ICF
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1 year and 6 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Human Fatemi, MD, ART Fertility Clinics LLC
Publications and helpful links
The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.
General Publications
- Tower AM, Frishman GN. Cesarean scar defects: an underrecognized cause of abnormal uterine bleeding and other gynecologic complications. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013 Sep-Oct;20(5):562-72. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.03.008. Epub 2013 May 14.
- Vervoort AJ, Uittenbogaard LB, Hehenkamp WJ, Brolmann HA, Mol BW, Huirne JA. Why do niches develop in Caesarean uterine scars? Hypotheses on the aetiology of niche development. Hum Reprod. 2015 Dec;30(12):2695-702. doi: 10.1093/humrep/dev240. Epub 2015 Sep 25.
- Bij de Vaate AJ, Brolmann HA, van der Voet LF, van der Slikke JW, Veersema S, Huirne JA. Ultrasound evaluation of the Cesarean scar: relation between a niche and postmenstrual spotting. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Jan;37(1):93-9. doi: 10.1002/uog.8864.
- Chien LW, Au HK, Xiao J, Tzeng CR. Fluid accumulation within the uterine cavity reduces pregnancy rates in women undergoing IVF. Hum Reprod. 2002 Feb;17(2):351-6. doi: 10.1093/humrep/17.2.351.
- Lawrenz B, Melado L, Garrido N, Coughlan C, Markova D, Fatemi H. Isthmocele and ovarian stimulation for IVF: considerations for a reproductive medicine specialist. Hum Reprod. 2020 Jan 1;35(1):89-99. doi: 10.1093/humrep/dez241.
Helpful Links
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 (Actual)
June 12, 2018
Primary Completion (Actual)
March 13, 2019
Study Completion (Actual)
July 17, 2019
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
April 25, 2018
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
April 25, 2018
First Posted (Actual)
May 8, 2018
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
August 8, 2019
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
August 6, 2019
Last Verified
August 1, 2019
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- 1802-ABU-018-HF
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Undecided
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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