The Relationship Between Isolated Head Trauma During Pregnancy and Preterm Birth
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 90
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- results of isolated head trauma
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Pregnant patients who presented to the Emergency Department of Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital with isolated head trauma due between January 2018 and January 2024 were included in the study and followed up with until the time of pregnancy termination.
Detailed Description
The criteria for inclusion in the study were as follows: all of the pregnant women over 18 years of age with isolated head trauma (closed blunt trauma) who were evaluated with neurosurgical consultation or computed tomography/magnetic resonance (CT/MRI) and whose birth records are available at our hospital.
The exclusion criteria included patients with previous premature birth, pregnancies in the first trimester, pregnancies with assisted reproductive techniques, multiple pregnancy, the threat of preterm labor or abortus imminens in the current pregnancy, maternal or fetal life-threatening situations that may cause termination of the pregnancy, cervical insufficiency, short cervix or history of conization, asymptomatic bacteriuria, periodontal disease, and smoking and substance use. Patients who had trauma to the other parts of the body or placental abruption were also excluded. Additionally, the study did not include those with missing hospital records regarding birth and pregnancy follow-up.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Case Control
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •All of the pregnant women over 18 years of age with isolated head trauma (closed blunt trauma) who were evaluated with neurosurgical consultation or computed tomography/magnetic resonance (CT/MRI) and whose birth records are available at our hospital.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients with previous premature birth, Pregnancies in the first trimester, Pregnancies with assisted reproductive techniques, Multiple pregnancy, The threat of preterm labor or abortus imminens in the current pregnancy, Maternal or fetal life-threatening situations that may cause termination of the pregnancy, Cervical insufficiency, Short cervix or history of conization, Diagnosis of asymptomatic bacteriuria, Diagnosis of periodontal disease, Smoking and substance use. Patients who had trauma to the other parts of the body or placental abruption Missing hospital records regarding birth and pregnancy follow-up.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
results of isolated head trauma
Time Frame: following maximum time for 6 months, until each pregnant's birth
CT/MRI result of the patients' head trauma, whether they had surgery on the brain after the trauma, ward or intensive care hospitalizations
birth results
Time Frame: following maximum time for 6 months, until each pregnant's birth
gestational week at birth
preterm birth results
Time Frame: following maximum time for 6 months, until each pregnant's birth
whether preterm birth occurs, the baby's delivery method and weight
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Alev Esercan
Dr.
Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital