Dexamethasone on Fetal and Uteroplacental Doppler
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth
- Interventions
- Other: Doppler
- Registration Number
- NCT02662790
- Lead Sponsor
- Assiut University
- Brief Summary
The current study aims to investigate the effects of dexamethasone exerted on fetal and uteroplacental circulation as measured by Doppler ultrasonography in pregnancies at risk for preterm birth after 24 hours of its administration.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients at risk of preterm labor to be included were those with preterm uterine contractions, placenta previa, and mild preeclampsia
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients who were actively in labor, presented with premature rupture of membranes, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), those who had received corticosteroids in their pregnancies and/or fetuses with suspected structural abnormalities
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Preterm Doppler -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method mean of Doppler Resistance index (RI) 24 hours
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method mean of Doppler Pulsatility index (PI) 24 hours
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ahmed Abbas
🇪🇬Assiut, Cairo, Egypt