Twin pregnancy breakthrough? stitch plus hormone may stop preterm birth
NCT ID NCT07319715
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a surgical stitch (cervical cerclage) plus a hormone gel (vaginal progesterone) works better than standard care to prevent preterm birth in women carrying twins with a short cervix. 59 women participated, and researchers also checked if the treatment reduced inflammation in cervical fluid. The goal is to help twins reach full term and improve health outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
vaginal progesterone
What this could lead to
If successful, this combined approach could offer a new way to reduce preterm births in twin pregnancies, improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 2 trial with only 59 participants, so results may not apply to all twin pregnancies. The procedure and medication carry risks like infection or side effects.
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Faculty of Medicine, Benha University
Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, 13511, Egypt