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The effect of melatonin in the prevention of preeclampsia

Investigating of the adjuvant effect of melatonin in the prevention of preeclampsia in moderate and high risk women

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230930059563N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2023-12-30
Start date
2023-11-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

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

Conditions

Preeclampsia. Unspecified pre-eclampsia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Aspirin + melatonin. Intervention 2: Control group: Aspirin.

Sponsors

Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
16 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 16 years and older 12-28 weeks of pregnancy moderate to high risk of preeclampsia based on US Preventive Services Task Force criteria informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Multiple pregnancy Current or previous use of melatonin in the past 6 weeks Allergy to melatonin and aspirin Use of any of the following drugs that can interfere with the metabolism and/or elimination of melatonin: fluvoxamine, 5- or 8-methoxypsoralen, cimetidine, quinolones, and other CYP1A2 inhibitors. Carbamazepine, rifampicin and other CYP1A2 inducers. and zalplon, zolpidem, zopiclone, and other non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. lose to follow-up non cooperate The presence of any disease or condition that is a contraindication for continued pregnancy Fetal anomaly

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Occurrence of preeclampsia. Timepoint: The time interval until the occurrence of pre-eclampsia or termination of pregnancy, whichever is earlier. Method of measurement: Based on clinical examination.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Type of delivery. Timepoint: Once upon a time. Method of measurement: clinical basis.;Neonate Apgar. Timepoint: Once at the moment of the birth. Method of measurement: Based on the Apgar scoring system.;Newborn characteristics (height-weight). Timepoint: Once at the moment of the birth. Method of measurement: Based on the standard method of measuring the height and weight of the baby.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMozhgan Alishahi

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

alishahimozhgan@gmail.com+98 31 5558 9338

Outcome results

None listed

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