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Protein levels in blood may shed light on preterm birth risk
NCT ID NCT07626385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at a protein called osteopontin in the blood of pregnant women whose water broke too early (PPROM). Researchers compared 71 women with early rupture to those with normal-term rupture to see if protein levels differ. The goal was to learn more about the biology behind preterm birth, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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71 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Case Group (PPROM): Women were eligible for the PPROM group if they met all the following criteria: confirmed diagnosis of PPROM by clinical and/or ancillary tests, gestational age between 24+0 and 36+6 weeks, singleton pregnancy, age 18 years or older, and provision of written informed consent. Control Group (Term ROM): Women were included in the control group if they met all the following criteria: rupture of membranes at term (gestational age ≥37+0 weeks), singleton pregnancy, age 18 years or older, provision of written informed consent, absence of signs of active infection, and no history of additional systemic diseases.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * For the case group (PPROM): * Gestational age between 24+0 and 36+6 weeks * Singleton pregnancy * Age ≥18 years * Provision of written informed consent * Confirmed diagnosis of PPROM by clinical and/or ancillary tests * For the control group (term rupture of membranes): * Gestational age ≥37+0 weeks * Rupture of membranes * No signs of active infection * Singleton pregnancy * Age ≥18 years * Provision of written informed consent * No history of additional systemic diseases Exclusion Criteria (for both groups): * Multiple pregnancy * Major fetal anomaly * Fetal distress * Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) * Clinical chorioamnionitis * Systemic infection * Autoimmune or chronic inflammatory disease * Smoking * History of malignancy * Gestational trophoblastic disease * Diabetes mellitus * Preeclampsia * Other serious obstetric complications
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Private Zilan Hospital
Batman, Turkey (Türkiye)
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