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Effect of the progesterone injection in prevention of preterm labour

Effect of the 17 alpha hydroxy progesterone caproate in prevention of preterm labour in high risk pregnant women

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2014101019222N2
Enrollment
100
Registered
2014-11-17
Start date
2014-10-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

PRETERM LABOUR. Preterm labour without delivery

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: intramuscular dose of 250 mg 17 - alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate is administered once a week until the occurrence of preterm birth or complete of 34 weeks of pr
Treatment - Drugs
Intervention group: intramuscular dose of 250 mg 17 - alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate is administered once a week until the occurrence of preterm birth or complete of 34 weeks of pregnancy
Control group: intramuscular dose of 250 mg placebo injection is administered once a week until the occurrence of preterm birth or complete of 34 weeks of pregnancy

Sponsors

Kurdestan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: single gestation; history of preterm labour before 37 week; history of preterm birth; history of preterm labour in sister;congenital or acquired uterine anomalies; age>18 and 45; IUGR; vaginal bleeding; PROM; cervical dilation>2cm; fetal major anomalies; progesterone sensitivity; not to follow up the patients; twin pregnancy; tocolytic contraindications; uterine contraction; diabetes; history of cerclage; shortening of cervix.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Preterm labour before of 37 weeks. Timepoint: At the onset of intervention to preterm labor or to complete 37 weeks of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Patient visits, uterine contraction determination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNazli Hamrah MD

Besat Hospital

dr.nhamrah@muk.ac.ir+98 87 1328 5910

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026