Link between urinary podocyturia and severity of pre-eclampsia

Prospective Study : Association Between Pococyturia and Pre-eclampsia Severity

Observational Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT03316391

This study is trying to see if measuring a specific protein in urine can help doctors understand how severe pre-eclampsia is in pregnant women.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Pierre-Bénite, Rhône and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03316391 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the correlation between urinary podocyturia levels and the severity of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women. By measuring urinary podocyturia, the study aims to provide a rapid indicator that could assist clinicians in making timely decisions regarding patient management. The study is prospective and non-interventional, focusing on women aged 18 and older who are admitted for pre-eclampsia. The goal is to enhance the understanding of pre-eclampsia severity without the delays associated with traditional proteinuria testing.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 or older with a single pregnancy who are admitted for pre-eclampsia.

Not a fit: Patients with multiple pregnancies, fetal demise, antecedent nephropathy, or those unable to understand the information provided will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to quicker and more accurate assessments of pre-eclampsia severity, improving patient management and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using urinary podocyturia as a marker for pre-eclampsia severity is novel, similar studies have explored alternative biomarkers with varying degrees of success.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* women aged 18 years or more
* single pregnancy
* admission for pre-eclampsia
* patient receiving information and non-opposition to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

* multiple pregnancy
* in utero fetal demise excepted if associated with pre-eclampsia
* antecedent of nephropathy
* fetal malformation, chromosomal anomalies
* inability to understand information provided
* prisoner or under administrative supervision

Where this trial is running

Pierre-Bénite, Rhône and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Pre-Eclampsia
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.