Pepsinogen-1 Serum Levels in Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2024-07-01
Plain-language summary
In this study, the investigators planned to investigate maternal serum pepsinogen-1 (MSPG-1) levels in pregnant women with severe hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and pregnant women without severe HG.
HG is the most common cause of hospitalization in the first trimester of pregnancy and represents an economic burden on the healthcare system. Therefore, our aim in this study was to investigate whether there is a statistical difference in MSPG-1 levels between pregnant women with severe HG and pregnant women without severe HG and to determine a cut-off value for MSPG-1 levels for the indication of hospitalization of pregnant women with HG.
The study poses no risk to the pregnant woman or the fetus.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* A singleton pregnancy
* Between 21 and 35 years old
* Diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiple pregnancy
* Fetal congenital and chromosomal abnormalities
* Chronic drug use, alcohol and smoking
* Pregnant women with diabetes or obesity, peptic ulcer or gastritis, liver and/or gallbladder disease (cholangitis or gallstones), thyroid dysfunction, urinary tract infection, celiac disease, cardiovascular or renal disease
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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?
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