NCT02853656

Brief Summary

Preterm birth (babies being born before 34 weeks pregnancy) occurs in approximately 11% of pregnancies; preterm birth can lead to complications for the baby. When mothers are identified as being at risk of going into preterm birth (giving birth within the next 14 days) there are several treatments available that may help reduce the likelihood of complications for the baby. These treatments usually need to be started within 24 hours so it is very important that diagnosing preterm labour in not only fast but accurate. There are several methods commonly used within hospitals for diagnosing mothers who may be at risk of going into preterm labour. The two most common ones are foetal fibronectin (fFN) and phosphorylated insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1 (phIGFBP-1). The purpose of this study is to compare the two tests to see which is more accurate at predicting preterm birth.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
128

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2016

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 27, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2016

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 3, 2016

Completed
7.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 31, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

January 12, 2024

Status Verified

January 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

7.4 years

First QC Date

July 27, 2016

Last Update Submit

January 11, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

preterm birthgestation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • diagnosis of heightened risk of imminent delivery

    preterm birth at 7 days

    7 days

  • diagnosis of heightened risk of imminent delivery

    preterm birth at 14 days

    14 days

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Pregnant women with singleton pregnancy between 22-34 weeks gestation with signs and symptoms of pre term birth

You may qualify if:

  • aged ≥ 18 years
  • confirmed pregnancy
  • gestational age between 22 and 34 weeks
  • self-reported signs, symptoms or complaints suggestive of preterm labour;
  • abdominal pain
  • contractions
  • pelvic pressure

You may not qualify if:

  • unable to provide written informed consent
  • multiple pregnancy
  • participating in an interventional clinical trial
  • a symptom not associated with idiopathic threatened preterm delivery (e.g. trauma)
  • contraindicated to either fFN or PhIGFBP-1; e.g.
  • vaginal bleeding
  • cervical dilation ≥3cm dilated
  • evidence of rupture of membranes
  • had intercourse in last 24 hours
  • cervical cerclage in situ
  • placenta praevia

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Basildon Hospital

Basildon, Essex, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Premature Birth

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Obstetric Labor, PrematureObstetric Labor ComplicationsPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital Diseases

Study Officials

  • Amaju Ikomi, MBBS FRCOG

    Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS FT

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 27, 2016

First Posted

August 3, 2016

Study Start

August 1, 2016

Primary Completion

December 31, 2023

Study Completion

December 31, 2023

Last Updated

January 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations