Evaluating diagnosis and outcomes of placenta accreta
Official title: Diagnosis and Outcomes of Placental Accretism
Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06833606 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how different treatment options for placenta accreta affect mothers and their outcomes during and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 44 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Bologna, Bologna and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 17, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06833606 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women aged 18 to 44 with suspected placental accretism.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients outside the age range of 18 to 44 or those without suspected placental accretism may 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 assess the diagnostic criteria for placenta accreta and evaluate maternal outcomes based on different management strategies. It will involve both retrospective and prospective data collection from multiple centers across the nation. The study will analyze instrumental findings and clinical trends during pregnancy and postpartum to compare conservative management versus radical management approaches. The goal is to standardize the management of suspected placental accretism by understanding the implications of various treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for placenta accreta, enhancing maternal and fetal outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies on placenta accreta, this specific approach to standardizing management based on diagnostic criteria and outcomes is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 years and 44 years * Pregnant women with suspected placental accretism * Acquisition of informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: None
Where it's running
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IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting -
Ospedale "M. Bufalini"
Cesena, Forlì-Cesena, Italy Recruiting -
Ospedale "Morgagni-Pierantoni"
Forlì, Forlì-Cesena, Italy Recruiting -
AOU Policlinico di Modena
Modena, Modena, Italy Recruiting -
Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Parma
Parma, Parma, Italy Recruiting -
Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova
Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy Recruiting
Show 1 more location
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Ospedale "Infermi" di Rimini
Rimini, Rimini, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gianluigi Pilu, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Gianluigi Pilu, MD
- Email: gianluigi.pilu@aosp.bo.it
- Phone: 0512143493
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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.