Comparing treatments for placenta accreta with and without internal iliac ligation

Conservative Management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum With or Without Internal Iliac Ligation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Not applicable Interventional Tanta University · NCT05232981

This study is testing if a procedure called internal iliac ligation can help women with placenta accreta have safer pregnancies and keep their ability to have children in the future.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment90 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 35 Years
SexFemale
SponsorTanta University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tanta)
Trial IDNCT05232981 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of internal iliac ligation in patients diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). Conducted at Tanta University Hospital in Egypt, the study will recruit cases from the outpatient clinic and utilize ultrasound and MRI for accurate diagnosis. Participants will be randomized to receive either the ligation procedure or standard care, with careful monitoring for complications such as hemorrhage. The study is designed to assess the safety and potential benefits of this intervention in preserving fertility and reducing the need for hysterectomy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are women under 35 years old with a prenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta who wish to preserve their fertility.

Not a fit: Patients with high risks of intraoperative blood loss or those who have completed their family may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the risk of severe complications during cesarean sections for patients with placenta accreta.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on this specific approach, similar studies have shown promising results in managing placenta accreta with innovative surgical techniques.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age under 35 years old.
2. Prenatally diagnosed placenta accreta .
3. Planned caesarean section ≤ 37 wks .
4. ≤ previous 3 ceserian sections .
5. Placenta accretta spectrum grade 1 , 2 ,3 .
6. Patients who want to preserve their fertility.
7. Patients who refuse hysterectomy .

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Cases with high risk of intraoperative blood loss as hemorrhagic disorders and thrombocytopenia .
2. Cases on anticoagulant therapy.
3. Patients who completed her family.
4. Hemodynamicaly unstable patients.
5. Finally cases who refused to get enrolled in the study.

Where this trial is running

Tanta

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Placenta AccretaCesarean HysterectomyPelvic Devascularization
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.