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New ultrasound combo may spot preterm labor earlier

NCT ID NCT07336173

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a measurement of the angle between the uterus and cervix to a standard ultrasound can help predict preterm labor. Researchers will study 47 pregnant women between 24 and 34 weeks who show early signs of labor. The goal is to see if combining these two ultrasound checks improves accuracy compared to either test alone.

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Participants

135 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jul 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Eligible participants will be recruited among those attending the antenatal clinic or Obstetrics Emergency Unite at Kafrelsheikh University Hospital.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient who will give verbal \& written will informed consent. 2. Pregnant women between 18 and 40 years old of age 3. Singleton pregnancy 4. Gestational age will be confirmed by first trimester ultrasound scan (\<14 weeks). 5. Gestational age between 24 and 34 weeks . 6. Threatened preterm labor which is defined as: Presence of at least one uterine contraction every 10 minutes lasting ≥30 seconds . Cervical dilatation ≤3 cm . Cervical effacement \<80%. Exclusion Criteria: Obstetric: 1. Ruptured membranes 2. Clinical evidence of Chorioamnionitis. 3. Fetal compromise on evaluation. 4. Severe obstetric complications (e.g., severe Preeclampsia, Eclampsia). 5. Diagnosed intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). 6. Congenital fetal anomalies. 7. Multiple pregnancies. 8. Prior cervical surgery (e.g., cone biopsy, cerclage). Non-Obstetric: 1. Significant maternal medical disorders (e.g., chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus, liver dysfunction). 2. Severe non-obstetric complications (e.g., acute abdomen).

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Conditions

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Obstetric Labor, Premature

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Preterm labor

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Locations

  • Kafr elsheikh university hospital

    Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt

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