A Study Looking at Women's Experiences After a Miscarriage

NCT01223482 | Unknown DMC

• 1 other identifier: 1011-017
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 400
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Studies have shown that a majority of pregnancies that end in miscarriage are due to a chromosome abnormality usually involving a duplicated or missing chromosome. Often this happens by chance and is not likely to occur in future pregnancies. For many women, a miscarriage can be a traumatic experience and can cause feelings of loss and grief. The option of genetic testing, such as karyotyping, may offer an explanation for the miscarriage and may help some women find closure in their loss. However, no literature exists on a women's experience with genetic testing following a miscarriage. This assumption that the knowledge that can be gained from karyotyping may be a positive experience for a woman following a miscarriage should be studied and the results published. This study will address whether routine karyotyping should be offered following a miscarriage for the purpose of benefiting the patient's experience.

Conditions

Miscarriage

Keywords

Miscarriage; Karyotyping; Genetic testing

Study Arms (2)

Miscarriage with genetic testing

This is a study population of women that have had a miscarriage and had genetic testing performed. The investigators would like to know what their experiences were following their miscarriage and testing.

Miscarriage without genetic testing

This cohort is considered the control group. These women have not had genetic testing done, but are asked questions regarding their miscarriage experience.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The investigators are targeting woman based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria provided below.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• California State University, Stanislaus: lead
• Stanford University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Http://Www.Surveymonkey.Com/S/Miscarriagestudy3

Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Abortion, Spontaneous

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Diem T Huynh, B.S.

CONTACT

650-483-5827; diem218@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 18, 2010
• First Posted: October 19, 2010
• Study Start: October 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2011
• Study Completion: June 1, 2011
• Last Updated: December 17, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-09

Locations

US (1)