Using aspirin to prevent preeclampsia in women after assisted reproductive technology
Official title: Aspirin for the Prevention of Preeclampsia and Pregnancy Outcomes in Nulliparous Women After Assisted Reproductive Technology. APPART
Run by University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT05625724 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if taking aspirin during early pregnancy can help prevent preeclampsia in women who are at high risk and became pregnant through assisted reproductive technology.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 1164 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 21 sites (Angers and 20 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 2, 2023 |
| Main results expected | August 2028 |
| Study ends | May 2029 |
| Registry record updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05625724 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are nulliparous women aged 18 and older who are pregnant following assisted reproductive technology and are between 9 and 14 weeks of gestation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with major fetal abnormalities, those regularly taking aspirin, or those with contraindications to aspirin 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 study aims to determine if aspirin can effectively prevent preeclampsia and improve pregnancy outcomes in nulliparous women who conceive through assisted reproductive technology (ART). It focuses on women who are at high risk for preeclampsia and examines the efficacy of aspirin prophylaxis when administered during early pregnancy. The study will compare outcomes between those receiving aspirin and those receiving a placebo, with a particular emphasis on identifying high-risk patients who could benefit from this treatment. The research is set in France, where current guidelines restrict aspirin use to women with specific risk factors, potentially overlooking others who may also benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prevention of preeclampsia and better pregnancy outcomes for women who conceive through ART.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results for aspirin in preventing preeclampsia in high-risk populations, but this specific approach in ART patients is less explored.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Nulliparous women aged 18 years or more * Pregnancy following ART, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), oocyte donation or intrauterine insemination with sperm donor * Singleton pregnancy * Evolutive pregnancy between 9 and 14 weeks of gestation * Women affiliated to a French Social Security Insurance or equivalent social protection * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Major fetal abnormality * Regular treatment with aspirin (including antiphospholipid syndrome) * Aspirin contraindications (allergy, von Willebrand disease, peptic ulceration, hemophilia) * Women protected by law. * Women included in another interventional study.
Where it's running
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CHU Angers
Angers, France Recruiting -
CHU Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France Recruiting -
CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France Recruiting -
CHU Dijon-Bourgogne
Dijon, France Recruiting -
CHU Lille
Lille, France Recruiting -
HCL - Groupement Hospitalier Est, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant
Lyon, France Recruiting
Show 15 more locations
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AP-HM Hôpital de la Conception
Marseille, France Recruiting -
AP-HM Hôpital Nord
Marseille, France Recruiting -
CHU Montpellier
Montpellier, France Recruiting -
CHRU Nancy
Nancy, France Recruiting -
CHU Nantes
Nantes, France Recruiting -
CHU Nîmes
Nîmes, France Recruiting -
Groupe hospitalier St Joseph
Paris, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Cochin
Paris, France Recruiting -
CHI Poissy Saint Germain en Laye
Poissy, France Recruiting -
CHU Rennes
Rennes, France Recruiting -
CHU Saint Etienne, Hôpital Nord
Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting -
CHU Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France Recruiting -
CHU Toulouse
Toulouse, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Armand - Trousseau
Paris, France Not yet recruiting -
CHU Poitiers
Poitiers, France Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christophe VAYSSIERE, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Paul GUERBY, MD
- Email: guerby.p@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 5 67 77 12 33
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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.