Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 45 Women only

Evaluating outcomes of pregnancies with genital bleeding after 18 weeks

Official title: Maternal-fetal Outcomes of Genital Blood Loss Beyond 18 Weeks of Pregnancy

Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06802874 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how often serious problems happen in pregnancies with bleeding after 18 weeks to see if better ultrasound techniques can help doctors manage these cases.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bologna, Bologna)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 15, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 31, 2025
Trial IDNCT06802874 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women over 18 years of age who are experiencing genital bleeding beyond 18 weeks of gestation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not experiencing genital bleeding or are under 18 years of age 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 assess the frequency of adverse maternal-fetal outcomes, such as premature birth and maternal-fetal hemorrhage, in pregnancies characterized by genital bleeding beyond 18 weeks. The study will analyze data collected from women attending the obstetric-gynaecological emergency department for this condition. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of sonographic techniques in identifying the causes of genital bleeding over time, which may lead to improved management and individualized obstetrical care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the risks associated with genital bleeding in late pregnancy, leading to better management strategies for affected patients.

How similar studies have gone: While this study addresses a specific aspect of maternal-fetal outcomes, similar observational studies have shown varying degrees of success in understanding complications related to pregnancy bleeding.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy beyond 18 weeks gestational age complicated by genital bleeding;
* Age of the patient ≥18 years;
* Delivery at the O.U. of Obstetrics and Prenatal Age Medicine

Exclusion Criteria:

None

Where it's running

  • IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
    Bologna, Bologna, Italy
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Elisa Morganti, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
  • Study coordinator: Elisa Montaguti, MD
  • Email: elisa.montaguti@aosp.bo.it
  • Phone: 0512144369

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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