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NCT02986802 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Comparative Effectiveness of Treatment Options for Genital Herpes Infection to Reduce Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

A clinical trial of Pregnancy Complications and Preterm Birth, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.

Completed
Registry status
89,132
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02986802 is a study of Pregnancy Complications and Preterm Birth that has completed, run by Kaiser Permanente. The registered enrollment target is 89,132 participants, above the 1,505-participant average among 39 other Pregnancy Complications trials with a reported enrollment target (5822% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02986802, a study of Pregnancy Complications and Preterm Birth, has completed, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.

COMPLETED
Registry status
89,132 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Preterm delivery (PTD), together with low birthweight (LBW), is the leading cause of infant death and illness, affecting 500,000 births with annual medical costs of more than $26 billion in the U.S. each year. Identifying changeable risk factors to reduce PTD is considered a top research priority. Recent research has shown genital herpes infection (HSV) is associated with increased risks of PTD and LBW. More importantly, treating this infection, including infection with no symptoms, using readily available antiviral medications can be effective in removing the risk due to HSV. Thus, early identification and treatment of HSV in pregnant women could be an effective way to prevent PTD and LBW. Currently, many pregnant women with HSV infection, especially those with no symptoms, choose not to treat due to (a) a lack of demonstrated benefit of treatment and (b) general hesitance to use medications during pregnancy due to safety concerns for the fetus. Thus, emerging evidence of an increased risk of PTD/LBW associated with HSV infection, if untreated, and treatment effectiveness by anti-herpes medications has significantly changed current treatment paradigms among pregnant women. This evidence also provides new hope that effectively treating HSV infection among pregnant women, especially before the 3rd trimester, could lead to a new method to reduce PTD and LBW and reduce racial/ethnic disparities in these risks due to high rates of the infection in minority groups. To further examine the effectiveness of treating HSV in pregnant women to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes, the investigators propose to conduct a prospective cohort study with a two-stage design combining the large pregnant women population (N=90,000) in Stage I identified through Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC) electronic medical records (EMRs), with a Stage II sample to collect detailed information on additional factors that might muddle our understanding of this issue. This study will address

Study Locations (1)

California

  • Division of Research - Oakland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 89,132 participants
Start Date 2017-03-14
Est. Completion 2021-02-28

Sponsor

Kaiser Permanente

294 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02986802

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02986802 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 89,132 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 1,505-participant average among 39 other Pregnancy Complications trials with a reported enrollment target (5822% higher). The listed sponsor is Kaiser Permanente, which has 294 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

NCT02986802 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02986802 about?

NCT02986802 is a clinical study titled "Comparative Effectiveness of Treatment Options for Genital Herpes Infection to Reduce Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes". Preterm delivery (PTD), together with low birthweight (LBW), is the leading cause of infant death and illness, affecting 500,000 births with annual medical costs of more than $26 billion in the U.S. each year. Identifying changeable risk factors to reduce PTD is considered a top research priority. R...

What is the current status of trial NCT02986802?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 89,132 participants. The study started on 2017-03-14. Estimated completion is 2021-02-28.

What conditions does trial NCT02986802 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pregnancy Complications, Preterm Birth, HSV-2 Infection.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02986802?

This trial is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, which has 294 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02986802 being conducted?

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

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