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Role of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin in Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pregnancy Loss
Interventions
Drug: Low molecular weight heparin
Registration Number
NCT06484634
Lead Sponsor
RESnTEC, Institute of Research
Brief Summary

Using low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), outcomes such as live birth rate and the occurrence of pregnancy complications are some of the variables reported in some studies, with varying degrees of success. The present study aimed to compare the role of LMWH in unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
175
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant females between 18 and 44 years of age
  • Gestational age above 8 weeks
  • A history of ≥3 consecutive first trimester pregnancy losses
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Positive IgG and IgM anticardiolipin antibodies
  • Positive for thrombophilia screening
  • Any platelet function abnormality or a previous thromboembolic event requiring anticoagulant therapy (including heparin, aspirin or warfarin)
  • Sensitive to acetylsalicylic acid, heparin, or warfarin
  • Patients with any genetic, anatomical, or hormonal cause of recurrent pregnancy loss
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
LMWH GroupLow molecular weight heparinWomen received a daily dose of 40 mg of Low Molecular Weight Heparin subcutaneously.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Efficacy of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin32 weeks

Efficacy was labeled as yes in terms of live births after the age of viability, i.e., 24 weeks of gestation.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

DG Khan Hospital

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Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan

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