Preterm premature rupture of the membranes

This pilot study tests whether adding extra doses of the antibiotic azithromycin to standard care can improve outcomes for pregnant people whose water breaks very early (between 22 and 28 weeks). Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard antibio…

This study looks at whether giving two antibiotics (ampicillin and gentamicin) instead of one (ampicillin alone) can better prevent infections in pregnant women whose water breaks before labor starts. About 320 women at term will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments.…

This study will test whether Emotional Freedom Technique (a type of tapping) and music therapy can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in women with a high-risk pregnancy due to early rupture of membranes. About 177 women will be randomly assigned to receive these therapies or…

This study looks at whether pregnant women at high risk of preterm birth can safely express breastmilk from week 28 to 34 of pregnancy. Researchers will check if it affects how soon the baby is born, how much milk is available at birth, and whether it helps with breastfeeding. Th…

This study will test whether regularly checking pregnant women for hidden genital infections can reduce problems like preterm birth and low birth weight. 250 pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the extra screening and treatment, the other gets standard care. Th…

This study looks at how often pregnant women who have their water break early carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Researchers will collect samples from 250 women across French hospitals to track these bacteria and identify risk factors. The goal is to help doctors choose better …