Could a simple ring prevent premature birth in twins?
NCT ID NCT02328989
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether a silicone ring (pessary) placed in the vagina could help prevent early delivery in twin pregnancies where the cervix is short. About 324 pregnant women with twins took part. The goal was to see if the pessary reduces the risk of serious health problems or death in newborns.
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Locations
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CHI Poissy
Poissy, France
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CHRU Lille
Lille, Lille, France
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CHU Angers
Angers, France
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CHU Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
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CHU Caen
Caen, France
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CHU Nantes
Nantes, France
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CHU Saint-Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France
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CHU Toulouse
Toulouse, France, 31059, France
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CHU Tours
Tours, France
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GH Pitié Salpétriêre
Paris, France
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Hôpital Antoine Béclère
Paris, France
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Hôpital Bicêtre
Paris, France
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Hôpital Marseille AP-HM
Marseille, France
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Hôpital Necker
Paris, France
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Hôpital Robert Debré
Paris, France
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Hôpital Saint-Joseph
Marseille, Marseille, France
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Hôpital Universitaire de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France
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Maternité Port-Royal Cochin
Paris, France
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