NCT06788873 Comparison of Cervical Cerclage by Vaginal and by Laparoscopic Transabdominal Routes in the Periconceptional Period
| NCT ID | NCT06788873 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna |
| Condition | Cerclage, Cervical |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-05-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2022-05-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to compare two different surgical techniques of performing elective cervical cerclage in the prevention of preterm delivery, both of which are already widely used in common clinical practice: elective cervical cerclage by the vaginal route and laparoscopic transabdominal elective cervical cerclage.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with unfavorable obstetric history, i.e., at least two previous preterm deliveries or second-trimester abortions who underwent elective prophylactic cervical cerclage (vaginal or laparoscopic) between 01/01/2002 and 31/12/2020 * Age ≥18 years * Obtaining informed consent form * Availability of clinical-demographic data Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy
Contact & Investigator
Elisa Montaguti, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06788873 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 44 Years, studying Cerclage, Cervical. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06788873 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06788873 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at elisa.montaguti@aosp.bo.it for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06788873 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Bologna, Italy.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06788873 clinical trial?
NCT06788873 is sponsored by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna. The principal investigator is Elisa Montaguti, MD at IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.