Could a simple test during pregnancy prevent premature birth?
NCT ID NCT07592286
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether regularly checking pregnant women for hidden genital infections can reduce problems like preterm birth and low birth weight. 250 pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the extra screening and treatment, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if this approach leads to healthier outcomes for both mothers and newborns.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that routine screening for hidden genital infections in pregnancy helps prevent preterm birth and other complications.
- What could go wrong
- The trial hasn't started yet, and previous studies on this topic have had mixed results. It's possible the screening won't make a significant difference.
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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 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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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12 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * First-trimester pregnant women. * Receiving care at the Women's Health service. * Willingness to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: #No specific exclusion criteria. The study has not started yet and no participants have been enrolled. The term "low-risk" was removed because the study will recruit pregnant women in general
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