Short-Term Tocolysis in Preterm Labor

ConditionPreterm Labor
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18-45
SponsorSohag University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to identify independent prognostic factors associated with the success of short-term tocolysis, defined as delivery delayed by at least 48 hours, in women with singleton preterm labor

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age from 18 to 45 years old.

Singleton Pregnancy

Gestational age between 24 and 34 weeks, confirmed by last menstrual period and/or first-trimester ultrasound.

Diagnosis of preterm labor, defined as Regular uterine contractions (≥4 in 20 minutes recorded in CTG) with a documented change in cervical dilation (e.g., from<1 cm to ≥2 cm) or, in nulliparous women, a dilation of ≥2 cm

Disqualifiers

Evidence of chorioamnionitis or intrauterine infection.

Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Maternal medical disorders contraindicating tocolysis, such as severe preeclampsia, significant cardiac disease, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.

Contraindications to continuation of pregnancy, including placental abruption or placenta previa with bleeding.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Locations

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