Determining the best time to measure cervical length during fetal anatomy surveys
Optimal Timing of Routine Cervical Length Measurements During Anatomy Survey
NA · Henry Ford Health System · NCT06822647
This study is testing the best time to measure cervical length during ultrasounds in pregnant people to see if it makes a difference in accuracy, while also comparing two types of ultrasound images.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 550 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Henry Ford Health System (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06822647 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to identify the optimal timing for cervical length measurements during fetal anatomy surveys in pregnant individuals. It compares measurements taken at the beginning versus the end of the ultrasound exam to see which timing yields more accurate results. Additionally, the study evaluates the effectiveness of sepia-filtered ultrasound images against conventional grayscale images in meeting established accuracy criteria. Participants will be randomized into two groups for cervical length measurement and will undergo both imaging techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant individuals between 16 weeks and 23 weeks + 6 days of gestation presenting for a fetal anatomy survey at Henry Ford Health.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of preterm delivery or cervical insufficiency will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of cervical length assessments, potentially reducing the risk of preterm birth.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel in its specific focus on timing and imaging techniques, similar studies have shown the importance of accurate cervical length measurement in predicting preterm birth.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant individuals between 16 weeks and 23 weeks + 6 days of gestation. * Presenting for a fetal anatomy survey at Henry Ford Health MFM ultrasound units. * Consent to a transvaginal cervical length measurement as part of routine care. * Agreement to participate in the study, including randomization for the timing of cervical length measurement. Exclusion Criteria: * History of preterm delivery. * Diagnosis of cervical insufficiency. * Declines or unable to consent to a transvaginal cervical length measurement. * Patients receiving care at non-Henry Ford Health radiology clinics.
Where this trial is running
Detroit, Michigan
- Henry Ford Health New Center One — Detroit, Michigan, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Raminder Khangura, MD — Henry Ford Health
- Study coordinator: Shelby A Masters, MD
- Email: smaster1@hfhs.org
- Phone: 313-671-5225
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cervical Insufficiency, Preterm Birth, Cervical Length Measurement