Stitch in time: new trial aims to stop preterm birth in High-Risk pregnancies
NCT ID NCT06036446
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether placing a stitch (cerclage) in the cervix can lower the chance of preterm birth in pregnant people with a short cervix (≤25mm) detected between 24-26 weeks. About 329 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the stitch or standard care. The main goal is to see if the stitch reduces births before 37 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 329 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-50 years old, pregnant, assigned female at birth * Singleton pregnancy * TVU CL ≤25mm between 24 0/7 - 26 6/7 weeks of gestation Exclusion Criteria: * Initial multifetal gestation with subsequent multifetal pregnancy reduction, or selective fetal termination performed \>14 weeks, or cotwin pregnancy loss diagnosed \>14 weeks * Cerclage in situ * Preterm labor, defined as painful regular uterine contractions and change in cervical dilation * PPROM * Active vaginal bleeding * Suspected intraamniotic infection * Major fetal structural abnormality or chromosomal disorder * Placenta previa or accreta * Other contraindication to cerclage placement * Participation in another clinical trial related to preterm birth prevention, cerclage, or progesterone
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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Thomas Jefferson University
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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