Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Conditions
Brief summary
Lower Apelin levels are associated with hypertensive disorders with pregnancy, yet no studies investigated its levels in recurrent pregnancy loss
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTApelin-13, Apelin-36
Serum levels of Apelin-13 and Apelin-36
Sponsors
Ain Shams University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
* pregnant women in first trimester * negative antiphospholipid markers * normal karyotype
Exclusion criteria
* multiple pregnancy * fetal malformations * maternal diseases * smoking or alcohol use * history of or risk factors for preterm labor
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Apelin-13 and Apelin-36 | 1 year | Serum levels of Apelin-13 and Apelin-36 |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed