Near-infrared Spectroscopy: Differences in Placental Oxygenation in Relation to Ultrasound Maturation Grade in physiologIcal Term Pregnancies
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim was to compare placental oxygenation in low risk, uncompli-cated, term pregnancies measured by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in relation to the placental maturity grade determined by ultrasound assessment according to Grannum scale.
The study included 34 singleton subjects divided into two groups accord-ing to placental maturation: low grade (Grannum 0-1; n=10) and high grade (Gran-num 2-3; n=24). In each study subjects, measurement was performed at two sites: (a) test site above the central part of the placenta, and (b) control site out of placenta on lower abdomen, in medial line, 3 cm from the symphysis. Student's t-test was used to compare tissue oxygenation index (TOI) values among the study groups. The normality of distribution was demonstrated by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Grannum placental maturity grade 0 and 1 (low maturity level Women with low placental maturity grade (group 1, Grannum 0-1) |
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Grannum placental maturity grade 2 and 3 (high maturity level) Women with high placental maturity grade (group 2, Grannum 2-3) |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Placental oxygenation levels [During the procedure]
to compare placental oxygenation in low risk, uncomplicated, term pregnancies measured by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in relation to the placental maturity grade determined by ultrasound assessment according to Grannum scale.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
singleton low-risk, uncomplicated, term pregnancies (37th to 41+6 weeks of gestation), anterior placental localization and abdominal wall of less than 3cm thickness.
Exclusion Criteria:
complicated, pre-term pregnancies. Abdominal wall tick > 3cm
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Palermo
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Mislav Mikuš, M.D., Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
- Study Chair: Antonio Simone Laganà, M.D. Ph.D., University of Palermo
- Study Chair: Andrea Etrusco, M.D, University of Palermo
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- PLA-OX-1