Prediction of Low Birth Weight Infants Using Ultrasound Measurement of Placental Diameter and Thickness

• Conditions: Intrauterine Growth Restriction

• Registration Number: NCT01501851
• Lead Sponsor: Ain Shams Maternity Hospital

Brief Summary

Prediction of Low Birth Weight Infants using Ultrasound Measurement of Placental Diameter and Thickness

Detailed Description

The aim of the present study is to assess the value of using ultrasound measurement of placental diameter and thickness as a predictor of low birthweight.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-04
• Status Verified: 2011-12
• Study First Submitted: 2011-12-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-12-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-12-28
• Study First Posted: 2011-12-29
• Last Update Posted: 2011-12-29
• Primary Completion: 2012-04
• Study Completion: 2012-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 265

Inclusion Criteria

1. Singleton viable pregnancy.
2. Gestational age at least 36 complete weeks as calculated by LMP.
3. Non scared uterus.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Multiple fetal pregnancy.
2. Intrauterine fetal death.
3. Known congenital fetal anomalies.
4. Presence of uterine or adnexal gross pathology.
5. Presence of any medical disorder e.g. Diabetes mellitus & hypertension.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

outpatient clinic at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital.; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt