Effects of magnesium sulphate regimens in severe preeclampsia
Official title: Comparison of Different Regimens of Magnesium Sulphate in Patients With Severe Preeclampsia in Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital (Retrospective Cohort)
Run by Ain Shams Maternity Hospital · NCT06791668 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different treatments with magnesium sulphate can help prevent seizures in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams Maternity Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 3, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | March 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06791668 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women diagnosed with severe preeclampsia who have received magnesium sulphate as part of their treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with incomplete medical records regarding magnesium sulphate regimens will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the effects of different regimens of magnesium sulphate used to prevent seizures in pregnant women diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. Researchers will conduct a retrospective review of hospital records from Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital over the past five years to collect data on patient demographics, treatment regimens, and outcomes. The study will focus on the occurrence of eclamptic fits and any complications associated with the various magnesium sulphate regimens administered. By analyzing this data, the study seeks to identify the most effective treatment protocols for managing severe preeclampsia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols for preventing seizures in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored magnesium sulphate regimens in preeclampsia, indicating potential for effective seizure prevention, but this specific approach is observational and may provide novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All hospital records of patients diagnosed as preeclampsia with severe features planned to receive magnesium sulphate. Exclusion Criteria: * Records with missing data about the regimen of magnesium sulphate used
Where it's running
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Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rania HM Ahmed, MD
- Email: raneyah@med.asu.edu.eg
- Phone: 20201200522444
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.