Status:
UNKNOWN
İs There a Relationship Between Severity of Preeclampsia and Maternal Heavy Metal Levels?
Lead Sponsor:
Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Research and Education Hospital
Conditions:
Mild Pre-eclampsia
Severe Preeclampsia
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-39 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study, to investigate whether severity of preeclampsia is associated with altered levels of heavy metals (Cd, Hg, arsenic and Pb) in maternal blood, fetal blood, and maternal hair.
Detailed Description
The unfavorable effects of heavy metals on human health is well known. The main threats to human health from heavy metals are associated with exposure to lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic. They may b...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of preeclampsia (diagnosed per ACOG criteria)
Exclusion
- known chronic disease multipl pregnancies
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2013
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
90 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01906567
Start Date
July 1 2013
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
August 6 2013
Active Locations (2)
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Zekai Tahir Burak Maternity Teaching Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 6400
2
Zekai Tahir Burak Education and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)