CompletedNot Applicable

The Relationship Between Isolated Head Trauma During Pregnancy and Preterm Birth

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2018-01-01

Plain-language summary

Pregnant patients who presented to the Emergency Department of Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital with isolated head trauma due between January 2018 and January 2024 were included in the study and followed up with until the time of pregnancy termination.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * All of the pregnant women over 18 years of age with isolated head trauma (closed blunt trauma) who were evaluated with neurosurgical consultation or computed tomography/magnetic resonance (CT/MRI) and whose birth records are available at our hospital. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with previous premature birth, Pregnancies in the first trimester, Pregnancies with assisted reproductive techniques, Multiple pregnancy, The threat of preterm labor or abortus imminens in the current pregnancy, Maternal or fetal life-threatening situations that may cause termination of the pregnancy, Cervical insufficiency, Short cervix or history of conization, Diagnosis of asymptomatic bacteriuria, Diagnosis of periodontal disease, Smoking and substance use. Patients who had trauma to the other parts of the body or placental abruption Missing hospital records regarding birth and pregnancy follow-up. \-

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.

What they're measuring

results of isolated head trauma

Timeframe: following maximum time for 6 months, until each pregnant's birth

birth results

Timeframe: following maximum time for 6 months, until each pregnant's birth

preterm birth results

Timeframe: following maximum time for 6 months, until each pregnant's birth

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06685549

SponsorSanliurfa Education and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-02

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.