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L-arginine in Treatment of Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Egypt260 participantsStarted 2017-10-15

Plain-language summary

Intrauterine growth restriction is an important problem in neonatal care. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is defined as a fetal weight below the 10th percentile for gestational age. One of the main causes of IUGR is placental insufficiency. Nitric oxide(NO) increases placental blood flow. So,it might be useful to improve IUGR pregnancy outcome .

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * All pregnant women diagnosed with IUGR from 28 weeks * Singleton pregnancy * No maternal systemic disease * No congenital fetal malformation * Estimated fetal weight below 10th percentile Exclusion Criteria: * All pregnant woman diagnosed with IUGR before 28 weeks * Multiple pregnancy * Maternal systemic disease * Congenital fetal malformation

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Birth weight

Timeframe: 15 min

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03321292

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12-01

Contact for this trial

Hayam FA Mohammad, MD

002-01000069593 fatihy_9999@yahoo.com

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