Cervix checks after preterm labor scare may predict early delivery
NCT ID NCT05044143
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study followed 303 pregnant women who had a threatened preterm labor episode but did not deliver right away. Researchers measured their cervix length with ultrasound at several time points to see if shortening over time could predict spontaneous preterm birth before 37 weeks. The goal is to improve prediction and possibly guide future care.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a better way to predict which women are at risk of delivering early after a preterm labor scare.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not apply to all pregnant women.
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Locations
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Foundation MBBM at San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milan-Bicocca School of Medicine and Surgery
Monza, Italy
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Divisione di Ginecolgia ed stetricia, Azienda Ospedaliera Vimercate-Desio presidio di Carate Brianza Giussano, e Università di Milano Bicocca
Milan, Italy
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Divisione di Ginecologia ed Ostetricia, Dipartimento Materno infantile, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, IRCCS
Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, università politecnica delle Marche
Ancona, Italy
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Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Clinica Mangiagalli, Università di Milano
Milan, Italy
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Mariarosaria Di Tommaso, Divisione di Ginecologia ed Ostetricia, Dipartimento Assistenziale Integrato Materno Infantile, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Florence, Italy