MedPath

Prediction Tool for Premature Labour and Neonatal Outcome

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Premature Birth
Registration Number
NCT03405116
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Brief Summary

A register and prediction model will be developed to predict the outcome of preterm labour and birth.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
2037
Inclusion Criteria
  • Gestational age of 24 weeks 0 days and 33 weeks and 6 days, and their preterm born children
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who choose not to participate in the research.
  • Intra-uterine prelabour fetal death.
  • Fetuses or neonates with a major congenital disorder. Major is defined as a disorder that has an impact on neonatal respiratory and cerebral outcome and/or long-term outcome.
  • Postpartum transfer/outborn.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prediction model2017 - 2030

The prediction tool for true preterm labour (TPL) will be developed using individual risk factors, symptomatology, tocography, cervical change and a biomarker test, followed by a decision-making model, both based on individual data, evidence and experience.

Register2017 - 2030

A multicentre, multidisciplinary register will be created to provide a source of valuable information on obstetrical and neonatal practices and link them with obstetrical, neonatal and long-term outcomes of preterm labour and birth

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The interval between starting corticosteroids and delivery2012-2020

The interval between administration of antenatal corticosteroids and birth will be assessed and will be related to the short and long term outcome of preterm born children

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ghent University Hospital - Women's Clinic

🇧🇪

Ghent, Belgium

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath