Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 20 to 40 Women only

Outcomes of Uterine Conservation in Placenta Accreta Spectrum

Official title: Short and Intermediate Term Outcomes of Uterine Conservation After Cesarian Section in Cases of Placenta Accreta Spectrum

Run by Alexandria University · NCT04866888 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how well uterine conservation procedures work for women with placenta accreta spectrum by tracking their recovery, blood loss, and menstrual return after the surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 40 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorAlexandria University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 28, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2025
Study endsMarch 15, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT04866888 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are pregnant women diagnosed with singleton placenta accreta spectrum who are scheduled for elective cesarean section.

Probably not a fit

Patients requesting hysterectomy or those with significant coexisting uterine pathologies 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 study focuses on patients diagnosed with placenta accreta spectrum who undergo uterine conservation procedures. It aims to document the immediate outcomes of these procedures, including success rates, blood loss, and transfusion requirements. Participants will be monitored for the return of menstruation and any uterine abnormalities through ultrasound or hysteroscopy. Data will be collected on various factors such as obstetric history, anthropometry, and laboratory investigations to assess the overall impact of the intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve management strategies for placenta accreta spectrum, potentially preserving fertility and reducing complications.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on placenta accreta spectrum, this specific approach to uterine conservation is relatively novel and may provide new insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* • Diagnosed sonographically to have placenta accreta spectrum.

  * Pregnancy is singleton and fetus is alive.
  * Elective caesarean section done from 35 gestational weeks.

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Patients requesting hysterectomy.

  * Coexisting uterine pathology such as fibroids or gynaecological malignancies.
  * Patients with bleeding diathesis.
  * Morbid obesity of BMI \>40.
  * Patients having labour pains or vaginal bleeding before scheduled intervention.

Where it's running

  • Faculty of Medicine
    Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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