Tocolysis in the Management of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Before 34 Weeks of Gestation (NCT03976063) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
Tocolysis in the Management of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Before 34 Weeks of Gestation
France857 participantsStarted 2019-10-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess whether short-term (48 hr) tocolysis reduces perinatal morti-morbidity in cases of PPROM at 22 to 33 completed weeks' gestation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) between 220/7 - 336/7 weeks of gestation, as diagnosed by obstetric team
* Singleton gestation
* Fetus alive at the time of randomization (reassuring fetal heart monitoring)
* 18 years of age or older
* French speaking
* Affiliated to social security regime or an equivalent system
* Informed consent and signed
Exclusion Criteria:
* PPROM ≥ 24 hours before diagnosis
* Ongoing tocolytic treatment at the time of PPROM
* Tocolytic treatment with Nifedipine between PPROM diagnosis and randomization
* Fetal condition contraindicating expectant management including chorioamnionitis, placental abruption, intrauterine fetal demise, non-reassuring fetal heart rate at the time of randomization
* Cervical dilation \> 5 cm
* Iatrogenic rupture caused by amniocentesis or trophoblast biopsy
* Major fetal anomaly
* Maternal allergy or contra-indication to Nifedipine or placebo drug components\*:
* Myocardial infarction
* Unstable angina pectoris
* Hepatic insufficiency
* Cardiovascular shock
* Beta blockers
placebo drug components: lactose monohydrate, colloidal silica, microcrystalline cellulose
* Coadministration of diltiazem or rifampicin
* Hypotension (systolic pressure \< 90 mmHg)
* Participation to another interventional research (category 1) in which intervention could interfere with TOCOPROM's results (efficacy and safety)
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
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Perinatal morti-morbidity
Timeframe: Up to discharge from hospital, with a maximum of 24 weeks after birth.