NCT05742997

Brief Summary

Currently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) indicate in their most recent Practice Bulletin on the Management of Preterm Labor that many tests to identify women at risk of preterm birth have been proposed and evaluated; however, only ultrasonography and fetal fibronectin testing have been shown to have benefit. Ultrasonography to determine cervical length, fetal fibronectin testing, or a combination of both may be useful in determining which women are at high risk for preterm delivery. However, their clinical usefulness may rest primarily with their ability to identify women who are least likely to deliver (i.e. their negative predictive value). Therefore, there is an urgent need for a test with a high positive predictive value in order to accurately predict imminent delivery to allow for salutary intervention.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
165

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2021

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2021

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 2, 2022

Completed
12 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 24, 2023

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 31, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 31, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

February 24, 2023

Status Verified

February 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

March 2, 2022

Last Update Submit

February 23, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Sensitivity (SN), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value

    Sensitivity (SN), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) for the kit for the detection of PAMG-1, cervical length measurements by trans-vaginal ultrasound (\<30 mm), and contraction frequency ≥ 8 per hour.

    48 hours

  • Sensitivity (SN), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value

    Sensitivity (SN), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) for the kit for the detection of PAMG-1, cervical length measurements by trans-vaginal ultrasound (\<30 mm), and contraction frequency ≥ 8 per hour.

    7 days

  • Sensitivity (SN), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value

    Sensitivity (SN), specificity (SP), positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) for the kit for the detection of PAMG-1, cervical length measurements by trans-vaginal ultrasound (\<30 mm), and contraction frequency ≥ 8 per hour.

    14 days

Study Arms (2)

PartoSure

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Use of PartoSure to determine the risk of preterm birth

Device: PartoSure

Fetal Fibronectine (fFn)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Use of fFn to determine the risk of preterm birth

Device: Fetal Fibronectine

Interventions

PartoSureDEVICE

Diagnostic Kit for the Detection of Placental Alpha-Microglobulin-1

PartoSure

Diagnostic Kit for the Detection of Fetal Fibronectine

Fetal Fibronectine (fFn)

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Patients presenting for emergency obstetrical care at an emergency room or labor \& delivery unit with signs, symptoms or complaints suggestive of preterm labor (PTL)
  • Uterine contractions, with or without pain
  • Intermittent lower abdominal pain
  • Dull backache
  • Pelvic pressure
  • Bleeding during the second or third trimester
  • Menstrual-like or intestinal cramping, with or without diarrhea
  • Patient is not "feeling right"
  • Gestational age between 200/7 and 366/7
  • Consenting to be part of the trial

You may not qualify if:

  • Presented for regularly scheduled obstetrical care with symptoms
  • \< 18 years old and not emancipated consenting minor
  • \< 200/7 weeks of gestation or ≥ 37 weeks of gestation cervix length \> 30 mm
  • cervical dilatation \> 3 centimeters
  • overt rupture of the fetal membranes (ROM) as indicated by visualized leakage of fluid from the cervical os
  • heavy vaginal bleeding
  • received tocolytic medications for treatment of threatened preterm delivery prior to collection of the cervicovaginal specimens or cervical length measurements
  • suspected placenta previa
  • cervical cerclage in place
  • a symptom not associated with idiopathic threatened preterm delivery (e.g. trauma)
  • digital exam prior to specimen collection

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg

Genk, Limburg, 3600, Belgium

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Premature Birth

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Central Study Contacts

Caroline Van Holsbeke, MD, PhD

CONTACT

Els Papy, Msc

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 2, 2022

First Posted

February 24, 2023

Study Start

October 1, 2021

Primary Completion

August 31, 2023

Study Completion

October 31, 2023

Last Updated

February 24, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations