Status:
COMPLETED
Fetal Reduction: Mechanical vs Chemical
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Riyadh Fertility and Reproductive Health center
Conditions:
Multiple Pregnancy
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In this study multifetal pregnancy reduction (to twins) will be carried out through a transvaginal route, at an early gestational age (6 weeks - 9weeks + 6days) using 2 methods: mere mechanical disrup...
Detailed Description
The incidence of multifetal gestations has increased dramatically over the past several decades. Multiple pregnancies are frequently complicated by maternal and fetal morbidities and mortalities. Data...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pregnant women with multifetal pregnancy (3 fetuses or more)
- Pregnant women from 6 weeks to 9 weeks + 6 days
Exclusion
- Pregnant women with singleton or twin pregnancy
- Pregnant women before 6 weeks (higher incidence of spontaneous vanishing twin)
- Pregnant women after 9 weeks + 6 days (the technique is difficult to apply)
- Pelvic or genital infection
- Hemorrhagic blood disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 31 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03473158
Start Date
August 1 2017
End Date
March 31 2019
Last Update
October 27 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt, 11562