Assesment of Vit D3 Level in Cases of Unexplaind Pregnancy Loss in Assiut
NCT ID: NCT03327766
Last Updated: 2017-10-31
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
100 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2017-11-01
2018-10-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Immune function in pregnancy From initial implantation of the conceptus, the maternal uterine endometrium undergoes decidualisation to support placental development and function. The resulting decidua is a tissue formed from the maternal endometrium, originating from epithelial and stromal cells, and is characterised by invasion from the extraembryonic fetal-derived trophoblasts and close 'cell-cell juxtaposition' of these different tissues The principal function of the decidua is to facilitate early fetal-maternal exchange of nutrients, gases and waste, while also acting as a secretory source of steroid hormones, cytokines and growth factors (9).However, the decidua also plays a key role in protecting pregnancy against maternal immune surveillance(10) .
Cellular infiltration is a key feature of immune function within decidua, and leukocytes comprise at least 40% of the total decidual stromal cell population(11) . The leukocyte subtypes present include decidual (uterine) natural killer (uNK) cells, macrophage subtypes, CD4C and CD8C T-lymphocytes (including T-regulatory cells (Tregs) and antigen-presenting cells (APCs) such as dendritic cells (DCs)(12) . There has been renewed interest in the role vitamin D, as key regulators of decidual immune cell function and its roles in fetal-maternal immune tolerance (13) .
\- 3 - Vitamin D and autoimmunity Vitamin D, a steroid hormone, is well known to be involved in calcium and phosphate homeostasis and bone metabolism (14).The target organs for the non-classical actions of the vitamin D include immune systems, pancreatic b-cells, the heart and cardiovascular system, the brain and reproductive tissues. Tissue responses to vitamin D include regulation of hormone secretion modulation of immune responses, and a control of cellular proliferation and differentiation (15). Vitamin D was also reported to inhibit proliferation of T helper 1 (Th1) cells and limit their production of cytokines, such as interferon gamma (IFN-g), interleukin-2 (IL-2) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a).Conversely, vitamin D induces T helper 2 (Th2) cytokines, such as IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-9, IL-10 and IL-13 (16). Furthermore, in many studies vitamin D has been presented as a modifiable environmental factor for Th1-mediated autoimmune disease and appears to be important for susceptibility to and severity of the disease (17). Vitamin D also regulates B cell immunity. It down-regulates the proliferation and differentiation of B lymphocytes and inhibits IgG production (16).
Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women is associated with increased risk of obstetrical complications such as pre-eclampsia (18), bacterial vaginosis associated preterm delivery (19), gestational diabetes mellitus (20) and small-for-gestational age births (21).
Conditions
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Study Design
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CASE_CONTROL
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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RPL group
history of unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (defined as two or more consecutive missed miscarriage before 14 weeks of gestation).
4-Measurment of serum 25(OH)D3 using Vidas by ELFA meathod.
A specialized test of the 25(OH)D serum level was conducted and the blood samples were collected in the months of November to April. The winter months were chosen intentionally in order to limit the impact of the sun light upon 25(OH)D serum level.The test VIDAS® 25 OH Vitamin D Total was used-enzyme immunoassay with highly fluorescent measurement ELFA. According to the reference values of this method the 25(OH)D \< 20 ng/ml serum levels are considered as deficiency and the serum levels between 20 - 30ng/ml are defined as insufficiency. It's sufficient if the level of 25(OH)D is 30 to 100 ng/ml.
Control group
womens coming for contraception after normal pregnancy outcome.
4-Measurment of serum 25(OH)D3 using Vidas by ELFA meathod.
A specialized test of the 25(OH)D serum level was conducted and the blood samples were collected in the months of November to April. The winter months were chosen intentionally in order to limit the impact of the sun light upon 25(OH)D serum level.The test VIDAS® 25 OH Vitamin D Total was used-enzyme immunoassay with highly fluorescent measurement ELFA. According to the reference values of this method the 25(OH)D \< 20 ng/ml serum levels are considered as deficiency and the serum levels between 20 - 30ng/ml are defined as insufficiency. It's sufficient if the level of 25(OH)D is 30 to 100 ng/ml.
Interventions
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4-Measurment of serum 25(OH)D3 using Vidas by ELFA meathod.
A specialized test of the 25(OH)D serum level was conducted and the blood samples were collected in the months of November to April. The winter months were chosen intentionally in order to limit the impact of the sun light upon 25(OH)D serum level.The test VIDAS® 25 OH Vitamin D Total was used-enzyme immunoassay with highly fluorescent measurement ELFA. According to the reference values of this method the 25(OH)D \< 20 ng/ml serum levels are considered as deficiency and the serum levels between 20 - 30ng/ml are defined as insufficiency. It's sufficient if the level of 25(OH)D is 30 to 100 ng/ml.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. history of unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss (defined as two or more consecutive missed miscarriage before 14 weeks of gestation).
Exclusion Criteria
2. Uncontrolled DM .
3. Systemic disease(SLE,Rheumatoid arthritis).
4. Thyroid dysfunction.
5. Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
6. Cervical incompetence
20 Years
35 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Woman's Health University Hospital, Egypt
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Hisham Ahmed El-Sayed Abou-Taleb
lecturer of obstetrics and gynecology
Principal Investigators
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Ezat Hamed
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Professor of obstetrics and gynecology Faculty of medicine-Assiut university
Central Contacts
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References
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Hou W, Yan XT, Bai CM, Zhang XW, Hui LY, Yu XW. Decreased serum vitamin D levels in early spontaneous pregnancy loss. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2016 Sep;70(9):1004-8. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.83. Epub 2016 May 25.
Other Identifiers
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Vit D and RPL
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id