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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Bologna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 15, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 31, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06802874 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
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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
- 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.