NCT02825277

Brief Summary

Introduction Preeclampsia (PE) and intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR) are two major pregnancy complications related to chronic utero-placental hypoperfusion. Three-dimensional power Doppler (3DPD) angiography has been used for the evaluation of utero-placental vascularisation and three vascular indices have been calculated: the vascularisation index (VI), flow index (FI) and vascularisation-FI (VFI). However, several technical endpoints hinder the clinical use of 3DPD as physical characteristics and machine settings may affect 3DPD indices, and so its clinical significance is not yet clear. Objectives The primary objective is to better understand the clinical significance of 3DPD indices by evaluating the relationship between these indices and placental morphometry. Secondary objectives are (i) to determine the impact of machine settings and physical characteristics on 3DPD indices, and (ii) to evaluate physio-pathological placental vascularisation patterns. Methods and analysis This is a prospective controlled study. We expect to include 112 women: 84 with normal pregnancies and 28 with PE and/or IUGR (based on our former cohort study on 3DPD indices for PE and/or IUGR prediction (unpublished data)). Within 72 h before planned or semi-urgent caesarean section, utero-placental 3DPD images with five different machine settings will be acquired. Placentas will be collected and examined after surgery and stereological indices (volume density, surface density, length density) calculated. The 3DPD indices (VI, FI and VFI) of the placenta and adjacent myometrium will be calculated. Correlation between Doppler and morphological indices will be evaluated by Pearson or Spearman tests. Agreement between 3DPD indices and morphological indices will be assessed by Bland and Altman plots. The impact of Doppler settings and maternal characteristics on 3DPD indices will be evaluated with a multivariate linear regression model.

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Enrollment
112

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2013

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 30, 2016

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 7, 2016

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

July 7, 2016

Status Verified

July 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

3.1 years

First QC Date

June 30, 2016

Last Update Submit

July 4, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

3D Power Doppleruteroplacental vascularizationpreeclampsiaintra-uterine growth restrictionplacental morphology

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Measure of 3D power Doppler indice : the vascularization index (VI)

    through study completion, an average of 42 month

  • Measure of 3D power Doppler indice : blood flow (the flow index (FI)

    through study completion, an average of 42 month

  • Measure of of 3D power Doppler indice : the vascularization-flow index (VFI)

    through study completion, an average of 42 month

  • Measure of volume density (morphological analysis)

    through study completion, an average of 42 month

  • Measure of surface density (morphological analysis)

    through study completion, an average of 42 month

Study Arms (2)

pathological group

OTHER

pregnant women with preeclampsia and/or IUGR pregnancy with a planned or semi-urgent caesarean section or vaginal delivery will be recruited into this study.

Device: Doppler

physiological group

OTHER

pregnant women with normal pregnancy with a planned caesarean section or vaginal delivery will be recruited into this study

Device: Doppler

Interventions

DopplerDEVICE

acquisition of 3D power Doppler of uteroplacental vascularization unit in 72h before delivery and morphological analysis for placenta

pathological groupphysiological group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age ≥18 years and ≤65 years Fetal anomalies
  • Gestational age ≥30 gestational weeks
  • With social insurance
  • With written consent for participation
  • With medical examination
  • Hospitalised pregnant women with scheduled or semi-urgent caesarean section according to national HAS recommendations or Hospitalised pregnant women with scheduled vaginal delivery.
  • Normal pregnancy issues
  • Normal fetal morphology
  • Pregnant women with preeclampsia and/or IUGR pregnancy
  • Hospitalised pregnant women with scheduled or semi-urgent caesarean section or hospitalised pregnant women with scheduled vaginal delivery.

You may not qualify if:

  • Fetal morphological abnormalities that may influence fetal circulation
  • Maternal or fetal vital urgency
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Non-placental origin IUGR
  • Language barrier
  • Patient under legal protection

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Pr Olivier MOREL

Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54511, France

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Duan J, Chabot-Lecoanet AC, Perdriolle-Galet E, Christov C, Hossu G, Cherifi A, Morel O. Utero-placental vascularisation in normal and preeclamptic and intra-uterine growth restriction pregnancies: third trimester quantification using 3D power Doppler with comparison to placental vascular morphology (EVUPA): a prospective controlled study. BMJ Open. 2016 Mar 31;6(3):e009909. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009909.

    PMID: 27033959BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pre-Eclampsia

Interventions

Echocardiography, Doppler

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hypertension, Pregnancy-InducedPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

EchocardiographyCardiac Imaging TechniquesDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisUltrasonographyUltrasonography, DopplerHeart Function TestsDiagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular

Study Officials

  • Olivier MOREL, MD, PhD

    Inserm U947, IADI, Nancy, France

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Olivier MOREL, MD, PhD

CONTACT

Aboubaker CHIRIFI

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2016

First Posted

July 7, 2016

Study Start

December 1, 2013

Primary Completion

January 1, 2017

Last Updated

July 7, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-07

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