Prediction of Late Fetal Growth Restriction Using Cerebroplacental Ratio

NCT ID: NCT04640467

Last Updated: 2021-01-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

200 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-02-01

Study Completion Date

2022-11-01

Brief Summary

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To investigate the screening performance of CPR and biophysical profile score for the prediction of composite of adverse neonatal morbidity and mortality and operative delivery (CS or instrumental) for intrapartum fetal distress in low-risk pregnancies

Detailed Description

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Fetal growth is a dynamic process and its assessment requires multiple observations over time. In most women, placental function is sufficient to allow appropriate fetal growth throughout pregnancy, however in some, it may be not near term or during labor leading to intrapartum compromise Small for gestational age (SGA) is estimated fetal weight (EFW) or abdominal circumference (AC) below the 10th percentile of given reference ranges Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is fetus that has not achieved its growth potential. There are early-onset (\< 32 weeks) and late-onset (≥ 32 weeks) types. Late FGR is defined as

\- AC/EFW \< 3rd centile Or at least two out of three of:

1. AC/EFW \< 10th centile
2. AC/EFW crossing centiles \>2 quartiles
3. Cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) \<5th centile or Umbilical artery Pusitility Index(UAPI )\>95th centile FGR fetuses will not necessarily be SGA at delivery and vice versa. In fact, most SGA are likely to be 'constitutionally' small CPR is the ratio of the Middle cerebral artery Pulsatility Index (MCAPI) to (UAPI). The CPR gradually rises until around the 34th week and subsequently slowly declines until term. Its use has been echoed recently because of association of an abnormal ratio with fetal distress in labor requiring emergency cesarean section , a lower cord pH, admission to the intensive care unit and poor neurological outcomes The biophysical profile (BPP) abnormalities that characterize late FGR include alteration of fetal breathing, oligohydramnios and loss of fetal heart rate reactivity on conventional cardiotocography ( CTG). It seems that BPP becomes abnormal only shortly before stillbirth .

Conditions

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Fetal Growth Retardation Stillbirth Neonatal Respiratory Failure Neonatal Death

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Pregnant women

Women with uncomplicated singleton pregnancy who are planning a vaginal delivery, gestational age from 36 ± 0/7 weeks until onset of active labor (cervical dilatation ≤ 4cm) and cephalic presentation

Biophsical profile

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

There are five components measured during the biophysical examination. A score of 2 points is given for each component that meets criteria. The test is continued until all criteria are met or 30 minutes have elapsed. The points are then added for a possible maximum score of 10. A total score of 10 out of 10 or 8 out of 10 with normal fluid is considered normal. A score of 6 is considered equivocal, and a score of 4 or less is abnormal.

Cerebroplacental ratio

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

CPR is the ratio of the Middle Cerebral Artery Pulsatility Index (MCA PI) to the Umbilical Artery Pulsatility Index (UA PI). The pulsatility indices will be measured from an automated trace of at least three consecutive waveforms of the relevant vessel in the absence of fetal breathing movements or uterine contractions. The angle of insonation will be as close to zero degrees as possible. The UA PI will be recorded from a free-floating section of cord, and the MCA PI will be obtained from the proximal third of the vessel (10, 14).

Interventions

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Biophsical profile

There are five components measured during the biophysical examination. A score of 2 points is given for each component that meets criteria. The test is continued until all criteria are met or 30 minutes have elapsed. The points are then added for a possible maximum score of 10. A total score of 10 out of 10 or 8 out of 10 with normal fluid is considered normal. A score of 6 is considered equivocal, and a score of 4 or less is abnormal.

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Cerebroplacental ratio

CPR is the ratio of the Middle Cerebral Artery Pulsatility Index (MCA PI) to the Umbilical Artery Pulsatility Index (UA PI). The pulsatility indices will be measured from an automated trace of at least three consecutive waveforms of the relevant vessel in the absence of fetal breathing movements or uterine contractions. The angle of insonation will be as close to zero degrees as possible. The UA PI will be recorded from a free-floating section of cord, and the MCA PI will be obtained from the proximal third of the vessel (10, 14).

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Other Intervention Names

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BPP CPR

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* •Women with uncomplicated singleton pregnancy who are planning a vaginal delivery

* Gestational age from 36 ± 0/7 weeks until onset of active labor (cervical dilatation ≤ 4cm)
* Cephalic presentation

Exclusion Criteria

* •Multiple pregnancy

* known SGA fetus.
* Medical disorders with pregnancy: diabetes mellitus, hypertension, pre-eclampsia
* Known fetal anomaly or aneuploidy or stillbirth.
* Any contraindication of vaginal delivery eg. placenta previa.
Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Assiut University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Mariam Sobhy Shawky

Resident of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Mariam Sobhy, MBBCH

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Assiut University

Ahmed Aboelhasan, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Assiut University

Moustafa Gadalla, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Assiut University

Locations

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Women's Health Hospital, Assiut University Hospital

Asyut, , Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

Central Contacts

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Mariam Sobhy, MBBCH

Role: CONTACT

+201095811120

Facility Contacts

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Mariam Sobhy, MBBCH

Role: primary

+201095811120

References

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Other Identifiers

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CPR in late growth restriction

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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