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NCT00342550 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Cervical Volume by Three-Dimensional Ultrasound as a Predictor of Preterm Delivery

A clinical trial of Pregnancy and Preterm Birth, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

Completed
Registry status
648
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00342550 is a study of Pregnancy and Preterm Birth that has completed, run by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The registered enrollment target is 648 participants, below the 869-participant average among 191 other Pregnancy trials with a reported enrollment target (25% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00342550, a study of Pregnancy and Preterm Birth, has completed, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

COMPLETED
Registry status
648 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Preterm labor is a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Several investigators have reported that ultrasound evaluation of the cervix can predict the risk of preterm delivery. Three-dimensional ultrasound may provide additional information about how to best counsel parents about the chances of premature birth. This technology has the capability for accurate volume measurements of irregular structures that is superior to conventional ultrasound. Therefore, it is possible that three-dimensional ultrasound methods may better characterize cervical changes and the risk for preterm delivery. Our protocol will attempt to identify prognostic indicators of adverse pregnancy outcome by three-dimensional ultrasound. A maximum of 680 pregnant women with the diagnosis of preterm labor will be prospectively studied to characterize cervical morphology and volume as predictors of preterm delivery risk. These results will be correlated with placental pathology and pregnancy outcome. We will also compare the performance of conventional two-dimensional endovaginal ultrasound with three-dimensional ultrasound findings. This information is expected to improve our understanding about the nature and timing of cervical volume changes in relation to pregnancy outcome.

Study Locations (1)

Michigan

  • Hutzel Women's Hospital - Detroit

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 648 participants
Start Date 1998-03-11
Est. Completion 2008-05-01

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00342550

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00342550 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 648 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 869-participant average among 191 other Pregnancy trials with a reported enrollment target (25% lower). The listed sponsor is Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Pregnancy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.

NCT00342550 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00342550 about?

NCT00342550 is a clinical study titled "Cervical Volume by Three-Dimensional Ultrasound as a Predictor of Preterm Delivery". Preterm labor is a leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Several investigators have reported that ultrasound evaluation of the cervix can predict the risk of preterm delivery. Three-dimensional ultrasound may provide additional information about how to best counsel parents about the ch...

What is the current status of trial NCT00342550?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 648 participants. The study started on 1998-03-11. Estimated completion is 2008-05-01.

What conditions does trial NCT00342550 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pregnancy, Preterm Birth, Cervical Length Measurement.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00342550?

This trial is sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00342550 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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