Which progesterone works best to stop preterm birth? 820 women studied
NCT ID NCT07307092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 820 pregnant women at high risk for early labor who had a cervical stitch (cerclage). Researchers compared two ways of giving progesterone—shots into muscle versus rectal suppositories—to see which better prevents preterm birth before 37 weeks. The goal was to find the most effective method to prolong pregnancy and improve newborn health.
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CIMS Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan
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