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Hyperemesis GravidarumNCT02541682

Assessment of the Relationship Between Affective Temperament and the Severity of Nausea and Vomiting in Early Pregnancy

A study testing TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire) in people with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Temperament, run by Mustafa Kemalpasa Government Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In this study, the investigators aimed to research the relationship between affective temperament with the severity of the symptoms of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. The investigators aimed to assess temperament differences between healthy pregnant women and pregnant women suffering from mild, moderate, and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 16 to 41 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire)
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
252 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
Mar 2013to Jul 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 16 to 41 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • To be 16 years or older
  • To be at the level of education to understand and answer the survey questions
  • To have singleton live pregnancy within the first six weeks of pregnancy according to ultrasound measurement or the level of human chorionic gonadotropine in the blood
  • Agreed to participate the study by signing a voluntary informed consent form

Who cannot join

  • History of any medical problems (eg. endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, pulmonary system diseases, vertigo)
  • Presence of a history of psychiatric disorder (eg. depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, delirium, eating disorders and other psychotic disorders)
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Pregnancy complicating situation (eg. imminent abortion, trophoblastic disease, ectopic pregnancy)
  • Presence of a history of regular medication use (Including drug use within the last six months for psychiatric illness)
  • To be not at the risk for anxiety disorder or depression according to the result of hospital anxiety and depression scale

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Mustafakemalpasa Government Hospital

    Bursa

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In this study, the investigators aimed to research the relationship between affective temperament with the severity of the symptoms of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. The investigators aimed to assess temperament differences between healthy pregnant women and pregnant women suffering from mild, moderate, and severe hyperemesis gravidarum.

Being tested
TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire)
Medical subject headings
Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Morning Sickness

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire)Other

    Participants filled out the TEMPS-A survey at their first visit.

Study groups in NCT02541682
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ControlOtherParticipants who have PUQE ( Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis scoring index) score equal to 3 and showing no symptom of nausea and/or vomiting during the three control visits. Control visits are performed a month apart.
Receives: Other: TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire)
Mild nausea and vomiting of pregnancyOtherParticipants who have maximum PUQE ( Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis scoring index) score equal to 4-6 during the three control visits. Control visits are performed a month apart.
Receives: Other: TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire)
Moderate nausea and vomiting of pregnancyOtherParticipants who have maximum PUQE ( Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis scoring index) score equal to 7-12 during the three control visits. Control visits are performed a month apart.
Receives: Other: TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire)
Severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancyOtherParticipants who have maximum PUQE ( Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis scoring index) score equal to 13-15 during the three control visits. Control visits are performed a month apart.
Receives: Other: TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. TEMPS-A scale measurement

    The participants filled out TEMPS-A survey at their first visit.

    Measured: 1 day

  2. PUQE scoring index

    The investigators performed this test to subjects three times of session separated by a month

    Measured: 2 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Hospital anxiety and depression scale

    Used for excluding patients with the risk of anxiety disorder or depression.

    Measured: 1 day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Sep 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2013
  3. Primary completionApr 2015
  4. Study completionJul 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
252 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02541682
Sponsor's protocol ID
TUTF-GOKAEK 2013/50
Status last verified
Nov 2015
First submitted
30 Aug 2015
Last updated
23 Nov 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Verberg MF, Gillott DJ, Al-Fardan N, Grudzinskas JG. Hyperemesis gravidarum, a literature review. Hum Reprod Update. 2005 Sep-Oct;11(5):527-39. doi: 10.1093/humupd/dmi021. Epub 2005 Jul 8.

    PubMed 16006438
  • Gadsby R, Barnie-Adshead AM, Jagger C. A prospective study of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Br J Gen Pract. 1993 Jun;43(371):245-8.

    PubMed 8373648
  • Einarson TR, Piwko C, Koren G. Quantifying the global rates of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: a meta analysis. J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2013;20(2):e171-83. Epub 2013 Jul 13.

    PubMed 23863575
  • Bashiri A, Neumann L, Maymon E, Katz M. Hyperemesis gravidarum: epidemiologic features, complications and outcome. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1995 Dec;63(2):135-8. doi: 10.1016/0301-2115(95)02238-4.

    PubMed 8903768
  • Fell DB, Dodds L, Joseph KS, Allen VM, Butler B. Risk factors for hyperemesis gravidarum requiring hospital admission during pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Feb;107(2 Pt 1):277-84. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000195059.82029.74.

    PubMed 16449112
  • Flaxman SM, Sherman PW. Morning sickness: adaptive cause or nonadaptive consequence of embryo viability? Am Nat. 2008 Jul;172(1):54-62. doi: 10.1086/588081.

    PubMed 18500939
  • Weigel RM, Weigel MM. Nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy and pregnancy outcome. A meta-analytical review. Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1989 Nov;96(11):1312-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1989.tb03229.x.

    PubMed 2611170
  • Wegrzyniak LJ, Repke JT, Ural SH. Treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2012;5(2):78-84.

    PubMed 22866186
  • McCarthy FP, Khashan AS, North RA, Moss-Morris R, Baker PN, Dekker G, Poston L, Kenny LC; SCOPE Consortium. A prospective cohort study investigating associations between hyperemesis gravidarum and cognitive, behavioural and emotional well-being in pregnancy. PLoS One. 2011;6(11):e27678. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0027678. Epub 2011 Nov 18.

    PubMed 22125621

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing TEMPS-A (Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego Auto-questionnaire) in people with Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Temperament, run by Mustafa Kemalpasa Government Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Nov 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

TEMPS-A scale measurement (time frame: 1 day). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02541682, which also lists 9 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Nov 2015.

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