Evaluating maternal-fetal transfers in maternity units
Study of the Value of Maternal-fetal Transfers and Their Complexity of Their Implementation
This study looks at how often mothers and babies are moved between hospitals when they don't really need to be, to see how this can be improved for better care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Academic / other |
| Locations | 8 sites (Briey and 7 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06480916 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the frequency of avoidable maternal-fetal transfers (MFTs) across eight maternity units in the Lorraine and Champagne-Ardenne regions. By analyzing cases where transfers were made but the delivery met the acceptance criteria of the sending unit, the study seeks to identify inefficiencies in the transfer process. It will involve a prospective, multicenter approach to gather data on the circumstances surrounding these transfers and their outcomes. The findings could help improve care organization and patient pathways in maternity hospitals.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include pregnant women over 18 years of age who are being cared for in participating maternity units and have been requested for maternal-fetal transfer.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have complete data on transfer outcomes will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more efficient maternal-fetal transfer processes, improving care for pregnant women.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific approach to evaluating avoidable maternal-fetal transfers is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant woman cared for in a participating maternity unit * Over 18 years of age * Requested for maternal-fetal transfer (finally performed, or not) Exclusion Criteria: * missing data on transfer outcome
Where this trial is running
Briey and 7 other locations
- Hopital Maillot — Briey, France (Recruiting)
- Maternité CH Léon Bourgeois — Châlons-en-Champagne, France (Recruiting)
- CHR Metz Thionville Hopital Femme Mère Enfant — Metz, France (Recruiting)
- Maternité - Hôpital Maurice Camuset — Romilly-sur-Seine, France (Recruiting)
- Clinique Saint Nabor — Saint-Avold, France (Recruiting)
- Matérnité Saint Dizier — Saint-Dizier, France (Recruiting)
- CHR Metz-Thionville Hopital Bel Air — Thionville, France (Recruiting)
- Hopital Saint Nicolas — Verdun, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laetitia HONORE-ROUGE, MD — CHR Metz Thionville Hopital Femme Mère Enfant
- Study coordinator: Arpiné EL NAR, PhD
- Email: projet-recherche-clinique@chr-metz-thionville.fr
- Phone: 0033387557766
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.