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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in Adolescence and Primipaternity

Conditions
Preeclampsia
Registration Number
NCT01374477
Lead Sponsor
Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama
Brief Summary

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are one of the most frequent complications of pregnancy, being a serious health problem around the world.

Previous studies have suggested that there is an association between a short period of exposure to paternal sperm of a new sexual partner and the development of an immunological reaction that could trigger a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. For this reason we want to study the relationship between the primipaternity concept (exposure to male antigens present in semen over a short period of time previous to the pregnancy) and the development of preeclampsia in adolescents.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
110
Inclusion Criteria
  • 19 year old or less
  • Pregnancy > 24 weeks at the moment of delivery
Exclusion Criteria
  • 20 years old or more.
  • Pregnancy < 24 weeks at the moment of delivery

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Presence of a primipaternity factorTwo months

The presence of primipaternity factor. They include:

1. Sexual Cohabitation (timeframe between first sexual intercourse and pregnancy \< 4 months)without the use of a barrier contraceptive.

2. Oral sex with ejaculation (previous to pregnancy \< 4 months).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maternal complicationsTwo months

Presence of a complication related to preeclampsia: abruptio placenta, HELLP syndrome, eclampsia.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Saint Thomas Hospital

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Panama, Panama

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