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Comparison of Cervical Cerclage by Vaginal and by Laparoscopic Transabdominal Routes in the Periconceptional Period

Italy60 participantsStarted 2022-05-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to compare two different surgical techniques of performing elective cervical cerclage in the prevention of preterm delivery, both of which are already widely used in common clinical practice: elective cervical cerclage by the vaginal route and laparoscopic transabdominal elective cervical cerclage.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 44 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with unfavorable obstetric history, i.e., at least two previous preterm deliveries or second-trimester abortions who underwent elective prophylactic cervical cerclage (vaginal or laparoscopic) between 01/01/2002 and 31/12/2020 * Age ≥18 years * Obtaining informed consent form * Availability of clinical-demographic data Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy

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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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What they're measuring

Comparison of elective cervical cerclage vaginally and laparoscopic transabdominal elective cervical cerclage

Timeframe: up to 100 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06788873

SponsorIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

Contact for this trial

Elisa Montaguti, MD

0512144369 elisa.montaguti@aosp.bo.it

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