Placenta praevia
MONDO:0005918Abnormal placentation in which the placenta implants in the lower segment of the uterus (the zone of dilation) and may cover part or all of the opening of the cervix. It is often associated with serious antepartum bleeding and premature labor.
Also known as: placenta praevia, placenta previa
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blood protein may spot hidden pregnancy danger
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a substance in the blood called adropin can help identify placenta accreta spectrum, a serious condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers measured adropin levels in 84 pregnant women—42 with the condition and 42 healthy—t…
Sponsor: Adana City Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Coloring away fear: mandala therapy eases childbirth anxiety in High-Risk pregnancies
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether doing a mandala coloring activity could lower stress and fear of childbirth in women hospitalized with high-risk pregnancies. 149 pregnant women took part. The researchers measured their anxiety, stress, and fear levels before and after the activity.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Placenta protein study completed: no new treatment yet
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study examined levels of certain proteins and growth factors in the placentas of 48 women with placenta previa or placenta percreta during the third trimester. Researchers measured substances like decorin, laminin, and collagen in placental tissue and blood samples…
Sponsor: Celal Bayar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study seeks to reduce childbirth dangers for High-Risk moms
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at pregnant women at high risk for placenta accreta, a serious condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers wanted to find out which factors, such as how the condition is diagnosed and managed, affect the mother's health. Over 600 wom…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Ultrasound score may guide surgery for dangerous placenta condition
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special ultrasound scoring system (Placenta Accreta Index) can help doctors decide the safest type of surgery for pregnant women with placenta accreta, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers studied 154 women with pl…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC