CompletedNot Applicable

The Relationship of Fetal Lung Elastography Values With the Development of Respiratory Distress in Cases of Preterm Labor

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2023-09-06

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to compare fetal lung elastography (FAE) values between groups with and without Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in preterm neonates and to evaluate the potential of FAE to predict the risk of developing RDS.

Who can participate

Age range

24 Weeks – 34 Weeks

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-45 years old * Single pregnant women who were followed up with a diagnosis of preterm labor between 24-33 weeks and who volunteered and consented to the study * Measured at least 24 hours after antenatal corticosteroid and delivered within a maximum of 72 hours after measurement Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancies * Amniotic fluid pathologies * Fetal lung and liver diseases * Fetal genetic and structural anomalies * Signs and diagnoses of systemic maternal diseases * Advanced maternal obesity preventing measurement * Patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of preterm labor and discharged before delivery * Presence of comorbid diseases of pregnancy (GDM, hypertensive diseases of pregnancy, PPROM, chorioamnionitis etc.) * Pregnant women over 45 years of age, systemic conditions (history of chronic, mental, physical illness, severe renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal acute/chronic inflammatory disease, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, hypertension, type 1/2 DM, history of malignancy, smoking, alcohol use)

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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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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Fetal Lung Elastography Measurement

Timeframe: Prenatal (24-34 gestational weeks, before 72 hours to delivery)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06168149

SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-15

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Who can participate

Age range

24 Weeks – 34 Weeks

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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