LATe Cerclage in High-risk Pregnancies (LATCH) (NCT06036446) | Clinical Trial Compass
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LATe Cerclage in High-risk Pregnancies (LATCH)
United States329 participantsStarted 2023-11-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether cervical cerclage reduces the risk of preterm birth in patients with a short transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) cervical length (CL) ≤25mm between 24 0/7-26 6/7 weeks.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-50 years old, pregnant, assigned female at birth
* Singleton pregnancy
* TVU CL ≤25mm between 24 0/7 - 26 6/7 weeks of gestation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Initial multifetal gestation with subsequent multifetal pregnancy reduction, or selective fetal termination performed \>14 weeks, or cotwin pregnancy loss diagnosed \>14 weeks
* Cerclage in situ
* Preterm labor, defined as painful regular uterine contractions and change in cervical dilation
* PPROM
* Active vaginal bleeding
* Suspected intraamniotic infection
* Major fetal structural abnormality or chromosomal disorder
* Placenta previa or accreta
* Other contraindication to cerclage placement
* Participation in another clinical trial related to preterm birth prevention, cerclage, or progesterone
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.