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NCT02913495 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Vaginal Versus Intramuscular Progesterone for the Prevention of Recurrent Preterm Birth

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
210
Enrollment target

NCT02913495: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University.

NCT02913495 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by Thomas Jefferson University. The registered enrollment target is 210 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (59% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02913495, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
210 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the two suggested therapies for prevention of recurrent preterm birth (PTB) in women with a prior spontaneous preterm birth, vaginal and intramuscular progesterone to determine whether vaginal progesterone is superior to intramuscular progesterone in the prevention of recurrent preterm birth.

Primary Outcome

Incidence of gestational age of delivery less than 37 weeks

Interventions

  • DRUG Vaginal Progesterone
  • DRUG Intramuscular Progesterone (17 alpha hydroxprogesterone caproate)

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 210 participants
Start Date 2016-09
Est. Completion 2021-09
Phase Phase 4
Thomas Jefferson University

292 total trials

What the finished NCT02913495 record still lists

NCT02913495 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 210 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (59% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Vaginal Progesterone is the first listed.

NCT02913495 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02913495 about?

NCT02913495 is a clinical study titled "Vaginal Versus Intramuscular Progesterone for the Prevention of Recurrent Preterm Birth". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the two suggested therapies for prevention of recurrent preterm birth (PTB) in women with a prior spontaneous preterm birth, vaginal and intramuscular progesterone to determine whether vaginal progesterone is superior to intramuscular progesterone in the prev...

What is the current status of trial NCT02913495?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 210 participants. The study started on 2016-09. Estimated completion is 2021-09.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02913495?

The interventions under investigation include: Vaginal Progesterone (DRUG), Intramuscular Progesterone (17 alpha hydroxprogesterone caproate) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02913495?

This trial is sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University, which has 292 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02913495's enrollment target sits among peer trials

210 398th of 2000 higher than 1,602 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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