Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluation of Hysterotomy Site After Open Fetal Surgery (NCT NCT02493062)

NCT ID: NCT02493062

Last Updated: 2019-02-05

Results Overview

Average myometrium thickness surrounding niche is measured by measuring Average thickness of the myometrium toward the cervix and toward the fundus resulting in the average myometrium thickness surrounding the niche, measured by the sonohysterogram.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

35 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Minimum of 6 months after delivery.

Results posted on

2019-02-05

Participant Flow

Recruitment period was June, 2013 through August, 2016. Patients were recruited for study during fetal surgery evaluation in the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute office. If patients were interested in participating in the study, the research nurse contacted the patient after delivery and set up an appointment at 6 months postpartum.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Single-arm Study
This single-arm study is described by women who have undergone prenatal fetal open (uterus was opened to perform a fetal intervention/surgery) surgery and cesarean section delivery. Sonohysterogram: The sonohysterogram can measure the size and depth of the uterine scar allowing better predictive values for future pregnancies.
Overall Study
STARTED
35
Overall Study
COMPLETED
23
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
12

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Single-arm Study
This single-arm study is described by women who have undergone prenatal fetal open (uterus was opened to perform a fetal intervention/surgery) surgery and cesarean section delivery. Sonohysterogram: The sonohysterogram can measure the size and depth of the uterine scar allowing better predictive values for future pregnancies.
Overall Study
Physician Decision
12

Baseline Characteristics

Evaluation of Hysterotomy Site After Open Fetal Surgery

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Single-arm Study
n=23 Participants
This single-arm study is described by women who have undergone prenatal fetal open (uterus was opened to perform a fetal intervention/surgery) surgery and cesarean section delivery. Sonohysterogram: The sonohysterogram can measure the size and depth of the uterine scar allowing better predictive values for future pregnancies.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
28 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
23 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Minimum of 6 months after delivery.

Average myometrium thickness surrounding niche is measured by measuring Average thickness of the myometrium toward the cervix and toward the fundus resulting in the average myometrium thickness surrounding the niche, measured by the sonohysterogram.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single-arm Study
n=23 Participants
This single-arm study is described by women who have undergone prenatal fetal open (uterus was opened to perform a fetal intervention/surgery) surgery and cesarean section delivery. Sonohysterogram: The sonohysterogram can measure the size and depth of the uterine scar allowing better predictive values for future pregnancies.
Cesarean Hysterotomy Myometrial Thickness
1.11 millimeter
Interval 0.56 to 1.68

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Minimum of 6 months after delivery.

Average myometrium will be calculated, measured by the sonohysterogram. The myometrium will be measured caudad and cephalad of the niche and averaged ((Caudad side in mm + Cephalad side in mm)/2)=Average myometrium thickness The myometrium at niche will be measured (niche mm). Average myometrium-niche mm= niche thinning (mm). Niche thinning / Average myometrium thickness= Percentage of thinning at the niche. Ex: Average thickness at niche: 0.5 mm Caudad myometrium thickness: 1.5 mm Cephalad myometrium thickness: 1.5 mm 1.5mm + 1.5mm= 3mm/ 2= 1.5mm (average Myometrium Thickness) 1.5mm- 0.5mm = 1.0 mm (Niche thinning) 0.5mm / 1.0 mm (% of thinning at the niche)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single-arm Study
n=23 Participants
This single-arm study is described by women who have undergone prenatal fetal open (uterus was opened to perform a fetal intervention/surgery) surgery and cesarean section delivery. Sonohysterogram: The sonohysterogram can measure the size and depth of the uterine scar allowing better predictive values for future pregnancies.
Cesarean Hysterotomy Site Myometrial Percentage of Thinning at the Niche
44 percentage of thinning
Interval 0.0 to 85.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Minimum of 6 months after delivery.

Average myometrium thickness surrounding niche is measured by measuring average thickness of the myometrium to the right and left of the niche resulting in the average myometrium thickness surrounding the niche. This is measured by the sonohysterogram.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single-arm Study
n=23 Participants
This single-arm study is described by women who have undergone prenatal fetal open (uterus was opened to perform a fetal intervention/surgery) surgery and cesarean section delivery. Sonohysterogram: The sonohysterogram can measure the size and depth of the uterine scar allowing better predictive values for future pregnancies.
Fetal Myelomeningocele Hysterotomy Site Myometrial Thickness
1.37 millimeter
Interval 0.91 to 2.08

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Minimum of 6 months after delivery.

Average myometrium will be calculated, measured by the sonohysterogram. The myometrium will be measure to the right and left of the niche and averaged ((Right side in mm + Left side in mm)/2)=Average myometrium thickness The myometrium at niche will be measured (niche mm). Average myometrium-niche mm= niche thinning (mm). Niche thinning / Average myometrium thickness= Percentage of thinning at the niche. Ex: Average thickness at niche: 0.5 mm Right sided myometrium thickness: 1.5 mm Left sided myometrium thickness: 1.5 mm 1.5mm + 1.5mm= 3mm/ 2= 1.5mm (average Myometrium Thickness) 1.5mm- 0.5mm = 1.0 mm (Niche thinning) 0.5mm / 1.0 mm (% of thinning at the niche)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single-arm Study
n=23 Participants
This single-arm study is described by women who have undergone prenatal fetal open (uterus was opened to perform a fetal intervention/surgery) surgery and cesarean section delivery. Sonohysterogram: The sonohysterogram can measure the size and depth of the uterine scar allowing better predictive values for future pregnancies.
Fetal Myelomeningocele Hysterotomy Site Myometrial Percentage of Thinning at the Niche
33 percentage of thinning at the niche
Interval 12.0 to 73.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Minimum of 6 months after delivery.

Yes \>80% of thinning of the myometrium at the niche or No \< 80% of thinning of the myometrium at the niche of the hysterotomy measured by the sonohysterogram.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single-arm Study
n=23 Participants
This single-arm study is described by women who have undergone prenatal fetal open (uterus was opened to perform a fetal intervention/surgery) surgery and cesarean section delivery. Sonohysterogram: The sonohysterogram can measure the size and depth of the uterine scar allowing better predictive values for future pregnancies.
Percent of Participants With/Without Dehiscence (>80% Thinning of the Myometrium) at the Niche
Dehisence
0 percentage of patients with >80% thinnin
Percent of Participants With/Without Dehiscence (>80% Thinning of the Myometrium) at the Niche
No Dehisence
100 percentage of patients with >80% thinnin

Adverse Events

Single-arm Study

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Laura Vricella

St. Louis Fetal Care Institute

Phone: 3146784488

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place