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Ultrasound Therapy; ComplicationsNCT05778279

Role of New High Resolution Ultrasonographic Modalities for Diagnosis of Fetal Nervous System Anomalies

An observational study of Ultrasound Therapy; Complications and Anomaly, run by Woman's Health University Hospital, Egypt at 1 site in Egypt.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The fetal CNS screening examination during the mid-trimester scan in low-risk pregnancies should include evaluation of the fetal head and spine, using transabdominal sonography. Evaluation of two axial planes allows visualization of the relevant cerebral structures to assess the anatomic integrity of the fetal… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 28 years, women only
What is being tested?
High-resolution ultrasonography
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
30 Sep 2024to 1 Feb 2026
Phase
Observational
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 20 to 28 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Study population: all pregnant women with gestational age between 20 and 28 weeks coming to outpatient clinic for antenatal care with one or more of the following inclusion criteria will be included in this study.

Who may be able to join

None listed.

Who cannot join

  • Low risk pregnancy

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Dina Darwish, MRCOG contact

0201001572723

dodydana12@gmail.com

Atef Darwish contact

Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Woman's Health University Hospital

    Asyut, 71111

    Atef MM Darwish, MD PhD, 0201001572723, atef_darwish@yahoo.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

The fetal CNS screening examination during the mid-trimester scan in low-risk pregnancies should include evaluation of the fetal head and spine, using transabdominal sonography. Evaluation of two axial planes allows visualization of the relevant cerebral structures to assess the anatomic integrity of the fetal brain.These planes are commonly referred to as the transventricular and transcerebellar planes. A third plane, the so-called transthalamic plane, is frequently added, mostly for the purpose of biometry. Structures that should be noted in the routine examination include the lateral ventricles, the cerebellum, the cisterna magna, and the cavum septi pellucidi (CSP). Head shape and brain texture should also be noted on these views.

Read the detailed description

The neural system malformation is one of the more common congenital anomalies encountered in pregnancy. They represent about 0.3-1 percent of all live births. During a prenatal anomaly scan, detection of CNS malformations is important, especially since these anomalies have a poor prognosis and are also associated with genetic syndromes or chromosomal anomalies. Such malformations have clinical importance because they are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality, influencing the neurocognitive and motor development of the survivors, who may have lifelong sequelae. Thus, it's extremely important to assess the fetal CNS during the prenatal period in order to identify any changes in its development and give appropriate advice to parents regarding pregnancy follow-up. Also, it is vital to explore options for fetal therapy and the timing/type of delivery, as well as postnatal treatment and prognosis.

The fetal CNS screening examination during the mid-trimester scan in low-risk pregnancies should include evaluation of the fetal head and spine, using transabdominal sonography. Evaluation of two axial planes allows visualization of the relevant cerebral structures to assess the anatomic integrity of the fetal brain.These planes are commonly referred to as the transventricular and transcerebellar planes. A third plane, the so-called transthalamic plane, is frequently added, mostly for the purpose of biometry. Structures that should be noted in the routine examination include the lateral ventricles, the cerebellum, the cisterna magna, and the cavum septi pellucidi (CSP). Head shape and brain texture should also be noted on these views.

Being tested
High-resolution ultrasonography
Medical subject headings
Congenital Abnormalities, Central Nervous System Diseases

What participants receive

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

  • High-resolution ultrasonographyDiagnostic test

    High-resolution ultrasonography to detect fetal CNS anomalies

What is being measured

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

  1. PREVELANCE OF FETAL BRAIN ANOMALIES UTILIZING THREE-AXIAL VIEW WITH 2D ULTRASONOGRAPHY .

    tO DETECT PREVELANCE OF FETAL BRAIN CONGENITAL ANOMALIES UTILIZING STANDARD THREE-AXIAL VIEW (TRANSTHALAMIC, TRANSVENTRICULAR AND TRANSCEREBELLER ) WITH 2D ULTRASONOGRAPHY .

    Measured: 2 years

  2. PREVELANCE OF FETAL BRAIN ANOMALIES UTILIZING ADDITIONAL 2 VIEWS TO THE STANDARD THREE-AXIAL VIEW WITH 2D ULTRASONOGRAPHY .

    PREVELANCE OF FETAL BRAIN ANOMALIES UTILIZING ADDITIONAL 2 VIEWS (TRANCALVERIAL AND TRANSGENU AND SPELNIUM) TO THE STANDARD THREE-AXIAL VIEW WITH 2D ULTRASONOGRAPHY .

    Measured: 2 years

  3. PREVELANCE OF FETAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ANOMALIES UTILIZING 3D ULTRASONOGRAPHY .

    PREVELANCE OF FETAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ANOMALIES UTILIZING 3D ULTRASONOGRAPHY BY SURFACE 3 D, MULTIPLANNER AND MULTISLICE VIEWS .

    Measured: 2 YEARS

Timeline

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

  1. First posted21 Mar 2023
  2. Study start30 Sep 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Feb 2026 (estimated)

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05778279
Sponsor's protocol ID
woman's Health University H
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
20 Jan 2023
Last updated
24 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Ultrasound Therapy; Complications and Anomaly, run by Woman's Health University Hospital, Egypt at 1 site in Egypt.

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 0 inclusion and 1 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 24 Apr 2024. 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 Egypt. 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 Dina Darwish, MRCOG (0201001572723, dodydana12@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

PREVELANCE OF FETAL BRAIN ANOMALIES UTILIZING THREE-AXIAL VIEW WITH 2D ULTRASONOGRAPHY . (time frame: 2 years). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 24 Apr 2024.

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