Three conservative surgeries for placenta accreta spectrum: a comparison
Official title: Modified One Step Surgery vs. Segment Resection vs. Placental Bed Suturing for Management of Placenta Accreta Spectrum
Run by Assiut University · NCT07520201 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers compare three uterus-preserving surgical options to see which works best for placenta accreta spectrum.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 26, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07520201 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pregnant women with placenta accreta spectrum who consent to participate and are at least 28 weeks gestation at enrollment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with different obstetric conditions or those who do not meet eligibility may not experience benefit from these procedures.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares modified one-step surgery, myometrial segment resection, and placental bed suturing for managing placenta accreta spectrum. It is an interventional study focusing on intraoperative and early postoperative outcomes. Pregnant women with placenta accreta spectrum who consent and are not under 28 weeks gestation are eligible. The trial is led by Assiut University at Women's Health Hospital in Asyut, with no listed collaborators. Long-term outcomes are noted as a motivation, given limited prior data on these conservative approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could identify which conservative approach yields better short-term results and may help preserve the uterus in appropriate patients.
How similar studies have gone: Prior data on conservative, uterus-preserving techniques for placenta accreta spectrum exist but long-term outcomes are still limited, making this a meaningful addition.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women with placenta accreta spectrum Exclusion Criteria: * Patients refuse to share in the study * Pregnant \< 28 weeks
Where it's running
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Women's Health Hospital
Asyut, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohammed Gamal, PhD
- Email: mohamedbeethoven2040@gmail.com
- Phone: +20882312388
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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.