Reproducibility of the Measurement of the Right Portal Vein Diameter (PORTALGROWTH1)

October 10, 2022 updated by: Poitiers University Hospital

Intra and Interoperator Reproducibility of the Measurement of the Right Portal Vein Diameter at the Third Trimester Scan

Although routine ultrasound is offered during the third trimester of pregnancy, less than a quarter of newborns with intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) are suspected antenatally.

The measurement of the right portal vein (RPV) diameter on the transverse abdominal view at the 32 weeks' scan may be a new a tool for detecting small-for-gestational-age (SGA) at birth. The irregular and collapsed aspect of the right portal vein (RPV) on the third trimester ultrasound could be used for identifying hypoxemic and growth-restricted fetuses.

However, to our knowledge, the only interoperator reproducibility study of this measurement was performed using the same stored images or datasets without performing a new examination.

The main objective of this study is to assess the intra and interoperator reproducibility of the measurement of the right portal vein diameter at the routine third trimester ultrasound.

The secondary objective is to quantify the interoperator reproducibility of the assessment of the aspect, normal or collapsed, of the right portal vein, using an evaluation grid.

Two referees will perform four successive measurements of the diameter of the right portal vein (RPV) during the same ultrasound examination at the third trimester. Each operator will qualify the appearance of the right portal vein as normal or collapsed using an evaluation grid, and will independently performe a series of two measurements using the same method.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

69

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

      • Poitiers, France, 85000
        • C.H.U. de Poitiers

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

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population comprise 80 consecutive pregnancies between 30 and 33 weeks, including 40 pregnant women with normal pregnancy, and 40 pregnant women affected by IUGR.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women carrying a pregnancy from 30 weeks to 33 weeks either normal or with IUGR,
  • Patient without guardianship or curatorship or subordination,
  • Patient benefiting from a Social Security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of a fetal malformation,
  • Multiple pregnancy,
  • Premature rupture of membranes,
  • History of bariatric surgery,
  • Body mass index (BMI)> 30 kg / m2,
  • Patient benefiting from enhanced protection, namely: minors, persons deprived of their liberty by a judicial or administrative decision, persons staying in a health or social establishment, adults under legal protection.

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: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
IUGR
sample of 40 pregnant women affected by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) Two referees will perform four successive measurements of the diameter of the right portal vein (RPV) during the same ultrasound examination at the third trimester. Each operator will qualify the appearance of the right portal vein as normal or collapsed using an evaluation grid, and will independently performe a series of two measurements using the same method.
Assessment the intra and interoperator reproducibility of the measurement of the right portal vein diameter at the routine third trimester ultrasound
Other Names:
  • Third trimester ultrasound
NORMAL
Ssample of 40 healthy pregnant women Two referees will perform four successive measurements of the diameter of the right portal vein (RPV) during the same ultrasound examination at the third trimester. Each operator will qualify the appearance of the right portal vein as normal or collapsed using an evaluation grid, and will independently performe a series of two measurements using the same method.
Assessment the intra and interoperator reproducibility of the measurement of the right portal vein diameter at the routine third trimester ultrasound
Other Names:
  • Third trimester ultrasound

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Measurement of the right portal vein diameter
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Intra and interoperator reproducibility of the measurement of the right portal vein diameter at the routine third trimester ultrasound
Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Aspect of the right portal vein diameter
Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Interoperator reproducibility of the assessment of the aspect, normal or collapsed, of the right portal vein, using an evaluation grid
Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

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

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)

March 8, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 13, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 2, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

November 5, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 12, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 10, 2022

Last Verified

October 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

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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