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The Effect of Thyroid Antibodies on Female Reproductive Function and Pregnancy Outcomes

Conditions
Thyroiditis, Autoimmune
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04952012
Lead Sponsor
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Brief Summary

Some women at reproductive age have positive antithyroid antibodies (ATAs). Thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) are the most common ATAs. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ATAs on maturation of women reproductive system and pregnancy outcomes.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
4000
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age during 18-45y;
  • Women tested for TPOAb and/or TgAb, TSH, free T3, free T4, total T3 and total T4 during the 1st trimester of pregnancy
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Multiple pregnancies;
  • Age < 18 y or > 40 y;
  • L-T4 or PTU intervention before pregnancy;
  • Other autoimmune diseases.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ATA-negativeLT4-
ATA-positiveLT4-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence rate of pregnancy complications in women with or without thyroid antibodies1 year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

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Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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