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The effect of melatonin in the prevention of preeclampsia

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Preeclampsia.
Unspecified pre-eclampsia
O14.9
Registration Number
IRCT20230930059563N1
Lead Sponsor
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

16 years and older
12-28 weeks of pregnancy
moderate to high risk of preeclampsia based on US Preventive Services Task Force criteria
informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Multiple pregnancy
Current or previous use of melatonin in the past 6 weeks
Allergy to melatonin and aspirin
Use of any of the following drugs that can interfere with the metabolism and/or elimination of melatonin: fluvoxamine, 5- or 8-methoxypsoralen, cimetidine, quinolones, and other CYP1A2 inhibitors. Carbamazepine, rifampicin and other CYP1A2 inducers. and zalplon, zolpidem, zopiclone, and other non-benzodiazepine hypnotics.
lose to follow-up
non cooperate
The presence of any disease or condition that is a contraindication for continued pregnancy
Fetal anomaly

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurrence of preeclampsia. Timepoint: The time interval until the occurrence of pre-eclampsia or termination of pregnancy, whichever is earlier. Method of measurement: Based on clinical examination.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Type of delivery. Timepoint: Once upon a time. Method of measurement: clinical basis.;Neonate Apgar. Timepoint: Once at the moment of the birth. Method of measurement: Based on the Apgar scoring system.;Newborn characteristics (height-weight). Timepoint: Once at the moment of the birth. Method of measurement: Based on the standard method of measuring the height and weight of the baby.
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