NCT02002026

Brief Summary

This trial will address the effect of uterine artery ligation during Cesarean section in cases with placenta previa to decrease blood loss.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
52

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2013

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 18, 2013

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 5, 2013

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

March 16, 2016

Status Verified

March 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

November 18, 2013

Last Update Submit

March 14, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

placenta previa, uterine artery ligation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in hemoglobin level

    Changes in hemoglobin level before and after CS will reflect the amount of blood loss during operation

    hemoglobin level will be done baseline and will be repeated 24 hours after delivery

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Degree of uterine contractility.

    During CS and within 3 hours after CS

Study Arms (2)

Ligation group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Uterine artery ligation will be done for patients in this group

Procedure: Uterine artery ligation

Control group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Conventional CS

Procedure: Uterine artery ligation

Interventions

Uterine artery ligation during cesarean section before delivery of the baby

Control groupLigation group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 49 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Placenta previa is diagnosed when the lowest placental edge is located within 5 cm of the internal os at ultrasound
  • Symptomatic Placenta previa with at least one episode of bleeding
  • Estimated gestational age within 28 to 40 weeks
  • Maternal age \> 18 years
  • Informed consent
  • Social affiliation

You may not qualify if:

  • Premature rupture of membranes
  • Severe bleeding.
  • Abnormal fetal heart rates.
  • Pre-eclampsia, chorioamnionitis, severe chronic renal disease.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Minia Maternity University Hospital

Minya, Minya Governorate, 61111, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Sanad AS, Mahran AE, Aboulfotouh ME, Kamel HH, Mohammed HF, Bahaa HA, Elkateeb RR, Abdelazim AG, El-Din MAZ, Shawki HE. The effect of uterine artery ligation in patients with central placenta pevia: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2018 Aug 29;18(1):351. doi: 10.1186/s12884-018-1989-5.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Placenta Previa

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Obstetric Labor ComplicationsPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesPlacenta Diseases

Study Officials

  • Ahmad S Sameer, MD

    Minia Maternity University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2013

First Posted

December 5, 2013

Study Start

November 1, 2013

Primary Completion

November 1, 2014

Study Completion

November 1, 2014

Last Updated

March 16, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-03

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