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Fetal Growth RestrictionCOSMOSNCT05034861

COmputerized CTG Self-MOnitoring Versus Standard Doppler Assessment in Late-onset FGR: COSMOS Study

A study testing cCTG and Doppler in people with Fetal Growth Restriction, run by Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland at 1 site in Poland.

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Trial summary

Fetal growth restriction is one of the major causes of perinatal morbidity, mortality and adverse neurological outcome. Growth restricted fetuses do not reach their potential due to multiple factors. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
Fetal Growth Restriction
What is being tested?
cCTG and Doppler
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 sitePoland
Study dates
13 Dec 2022to Dec 2024
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 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • women aged 18 years or older,
  • singleton pregnancy,
  • ≥32+0 and ≤36+6 weeks' of gestation,
  • fluent in Polish or English,
  • diagnosed with late-onset FGR based of the Delphi criteria,
  • with positive EDF in UA,
  • with macroscopically normal fetus on ultrasound assessment.

Who cannot join

  • multiple pregnancy,
  • fetal malformations,
  • abnormal genetic testing results (if available),
  • uncertain pregnancy dating,
  • indication for immediate delivery within 48 hours after enrollment,
  • preterm prelabour rupture of membranes.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Poland1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Institute of Mother and Child

    Warsaw, 01-211

    Anna Fijałkowska, Professor, +48223277383, anna.fijalkowska@imid.med.pl

    Urszula Nowacka, MD, PhD

    Recruiting

Other trials in Poland

About this study

Official title: COmputerized CTG Self-MOnitoring Versus Standard Doppler Assessment in Late-onset FGR: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Fetal growth restriction is one of the major causes of perinatal morbidity, mortality and adverse neurological outcome. Growth restricted fetuses do not reach their potential due to multiple factors. Although early (<32 weeks' gestation) FGR is associated with the highest risk of adverse outcomes, late FGR (≤ 32 weeks' gestation) is more common in daily maternal-fetal medicine care. Despite its' prevalence, optimal standard for monitoring differs between the centers and may be difficult in case of limited access to advanced perinatal care. We present a protocol for COmputerized CTG Self-MOnitoring versus Standard Doppler assessment in Late-onset FGR (COSMOS) trial, which is a prospective, cross-over, open-label and randomized trial that compares two different protocols for late-onset FGR observation.

All women carrying fetuses with late-onset FGR with positive end-diastolic flow in umbilical artery will be invited to participate in the randomized trial. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups: CTG - a group that will receive electronic device for cCTG home assessment, and Doppler - a group that will be monitored according to standard Doppler velocimetry criteria. Further management will depend on the arm of the study. Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes will be collected and analyzed.

Being tested
cCTG, Doppler
Keywords
fetal growth restriction, fetal growth retardation, pregnancy, cardiotocography, ultrasound, Doppler, intrauterine growth restriction, maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics
Medical subject headings
Fetal Growth Retardation

What participants receive

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

  • cCTGDevice

    Also called Carebits device, www.carebits.pl

    Self-applied home computerized CTG device used twice weekly instead of standard Doppler assessment once weekly.

  • DopplerDiagnostic test

    Also called Doppler assessment

    Standard Doppler assessment provided once weekly in case of late FGR with positive end diastolic flow in the umbilical artery.

Study groups in NCT05034861
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
cCTGExperimentalcCTG group, that will undergo a following process: EFW and Doppler assessment biweekly, and instead of additional weekly Doppler-only assessment, the patients will be provided with an electronic cCTG device at no cost (Carebits). Women will be asked to apply Carebits device at least twice weekly for at least 30 minutes (e.g. Mondays-Thursdays) with minimum 72 hours interval in case of 2 sessions per week. The trace will be examined by an independent centre, available 24 hours daily. The person examining the trace is trained or already specialized in Obs\&Gynae. In case of situation requiring medical intervention, the patient will be immediately contacted by phone and advised to self-refer to the nearest Antenatal Unit. In case of normal trace, a full report will follow within 30 minutes after last reading of the trace.
Receives: Device: cCTG
DopplerActive comparatorDoppler group, that will undergo a standard process of antenatal care in case of FGR. The EFW and CTG STV will be assessed biweekly. In case of positive end-diastolic flow in UA, Doppler assessment (MCA PI, UA PI, DV PI, Ut PI) will be provided on a weekly basis. In case of deterioration to AEDF/REDF, further management will depend on clinical situation and the patient will be excluded from the study group (applies to both arms).
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Doppler

What is being measured

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

  1. Condition at birth

    Incidence of Apgar score at 5 min <7 or arterial pH of <7.0 or venous <7.1 or resuscitation (compressions, medications, intubation)

    Measured: 5 minutes after delivery

  2. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit admission

    Incidence any admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

    Measured: anytime after the recruitment visit or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 6 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

  3. Brain injury

    Incidence of Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) grade II or above-defined as bleeding into the ventricles; or hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy or periventricular leukomalacia or seizures recorded by EEG

    Measured: anytime after the recruitment visit or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 6 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

  4. Ventilation

    defined as need of positive pressure (continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP or nasal CPAP) or intubation rate

    Measured: anytime after the recruitment visit or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 6 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

  5. Respiratory distress syndrome

    defined as need of surfactant and ventilation as a result of prematurity

    Measured: anytime after the recruitment visit or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 6 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

  6. Cardiovascular support/treatment

    Incidence of anaemia-defined as low haemoglobin and/or haematocrit requiring blood transfusion or DIC - disseminated coagulopathy or ductus arteriosus treatment or hypotensive treatment

    Measured: anytime after the recruitment visit or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 6 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

  7. Neonatal sepsis

    Incidence of confirmed bacteraemia in cultures or necrotizing enterocolitis

    • Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC)

    Measured: anytime after the recruitment visit or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 6 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

  8. Retinopathy

    incidence of retinopathy requiring laser or anti-VEGF administration

    Measured: anytime after the recruitment visit or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 6 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

  9. Fetal/neonatal death

    Rate of death in utero or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 4 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

    Measured: anytime after the recruitment visit or after delivery before discharge from the hospital or up to 4 weeks after delivery if discharged earlier

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Maternal anxiety levels

    measured by a screening Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7- question scale (GAD-7 scale). There are four possible answers to all the questions, corresponding to scores 0,1,2,3, respectively, therefore the total score ranges between 0 (not anxious) - 21 (severely anxious).

    Measured: at the recruitment visit and every 2 weeks until delivery

  2. Compliance

    adherence to the plan of care - % of the patients attending scheduled visits

    Measured: after the recruitment visit until delivery

  3. Number of hospital visits

    total number of meetings with the healthcare provider

    Measured: after the recruitment visit until delivery

  4. Mode of delivery

    rate of vaginal/caesarean; spontaneous/planned/emergency

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 5 weeks after the recruitment visit

  5. Onset of labour

    rate of spontaneous/induced/caesarean before uterine contractions

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 5 weeks after the recruitment visit

  6. Gestational hypertension

    incidence of new onset hypertension (blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg) after 20 weeks' of gestation in the absence of preeclampsia as defined by International Society for Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP)

    Measured: between 20 weeks' gestation - up to 6 weeks after birth

  7. Preeclampsia

    incidence of preeclampsia defined by International Society for Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy (ISSHP) (maternal factors)

    Measured: between 20 weeks' gestation - up to 6 weeks after birth

Timeline

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

  1. First posted5 Sep 2021
  2. Study start13 Dec 2022
  3. Primary completionOct 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2024 (estimated)

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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05034861
Sponsor's protocol ID
InstituteMCPoland
Acronym
COSMOS
Status last verified
Dec 2022
First submitted
13 Aug 2021
Last updated
15 Dec 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Data will be available on reasonable request

Publications

  • Lees CC, Stampalija T, Baschat A, da Silva Costa F, Ferrazzi E, Figueras F, Hecher K, Kingdom J, Poon LC, Salomon LJ, Unterscheider J. ISUOG Practice Guidelines: diagnosis and management of small-for-gestational-age fetus and fetal growth restriction. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Aug;56(2):298-312. doi: 10.1002/uog.22134. No abstract available.

    PubMed 32738107
  • Nohuz E, Riviere O, Coste K, Vendittelli F. Prenatal identification of small-for-gestational age and risk of neonatal morbidity and stillbirth. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2020 May;55(5):621-628. doi: 10.1002/uog.20282. Epub 2020 Apr 6.

    PubMed 30950117
  • Ciobanu A, Khan N, Syngelaki A, Akolekar R, Nicolaides KH. Routine ultrasound at 32 vs 36 weeks' gestation: prediction of small-for-gestational-age neonates. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Jun;53(6):761-768. doi: 10.1002/uog.20258. Epub 2019 Apr 30.

    PubMed 30883981
  • Figueras F, Gratacos E. Stage-based approach to the management of fetal growth restriction. Prenat Diagn. 2014 Jul;34(7):655-9. doi: 10.1002/pd.4412. Epub 2014 Jun 9.

    PubMed 24839087
  • Gordijn SJ, Beune IM, Thilaganathan B, Papageorghiou A, Baschat AA, Baker PN, Silver RM, Wynia K, Ganzevoort W. Consensus definition of fetal growth restriction: a Delphi procedure. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Sep;48(3):333-9. doi: 10.1002/uog.15884.

    PubMed 26909664
  • Molina LCG, Odibo L, Zientara S, Obican SG, Rodriguez A, Stout M, Odibo AO. Validation of Delphi procedure consensus criteria for defining fetal growth restriction. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Jul;56(1):61-66. doi: 10.1002/uog.20854. Epub 2020 Jun 7.

    PubMed 31520557
  • Baschat AA. Planning management and delivery of the growth-restricted fetus. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2018 May;49:53-65. doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2018.02.009. Epub 2018 Mar 1.

    PubMed 29606482
  • Akolekar R, Ciobanu A, Zingler E, Syngelaki A, Nicolaides KH. Routine assessment of cerebroplacental ratio at 35-37 weeks' gestation in the prediction of adverse perinatal outcome. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Jul;221(1):65.e1-65.e18. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.03.002. Epub 2019 Mar 13.

    PubMed 30878322
  • Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2018 Apr. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553127/

    PubMed 31990493
  • Lai J, Syngelaki A, Nicolaides KH, von Dadelszen P, Magee LA. Impact of new definitions of preeclampsia at term on identification of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 May;224(5):518.e1-518.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.11.004. Epub 2020 Nov 6.

    PubMed 33166504
  • Nowacka U, Issat T, Krajewska K, Norwa A, Mazanowska N, Kowalczyk-Buss J, Kozlowski S, Kuchcinska M, Laudanski P, Jakimiuk A, Majewska A. Computerized CTG self-monitoring versus standard Doppler assessment in late-onset fetal growth restriction (cosmos): a pilot randomized controlled trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2026 Jun 21. doi: 10.1007/s00404-026-08493-1. Online ahead of print.

    PubMed 42323763

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing cCTG and Doppler in people with Fetal Growth Restriction, run by Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland at 1 site in Poland.

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 7 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Dec 2022. 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 Poland. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Urszula Nowacka, MD (+48223277044, ulasarzynska@gmail.com; urszula.nowacka@imid.med.pl), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Condition at birth (time frame: 5 minutes after delivery). The study lists 9 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 NCT05034861, which also lists 11 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 15 Dec 2022.

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