Comparison of Cervical Cerclage by Vaginal and by Laparoscopic Transabdominal Routes in the Periconceptional Period
Recruiting
Observational Study
Cerclage, Cervical
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 44
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this observational study is to compare two different surgical techniques of performing elective cervical cerclage in the prevention of preterm delivery, both of which are already widely used in common clinical practice: elective cervical cerclage by the vaginal route and laparoscopic transabdominal elective cervical cerclage.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with unfavorable obstetric history, i.e., at least two previous preterm deliveries or second-trimester abortions who underwent elective prophylactic cervical cerclage (vaginal or laparoscopic) between 01/01/2002 and 31/12/2020
* Age ≥18 years
* Obtaining informed cons…
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