The Value of Placental Vascularization and Placental Volume in Pregnancy in APLS
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Antiphospholipid antibodies are autoantibodies directed against phospholipid-binding proteins. Among these groups of antibodies, lupus anticoagulant (LA) and anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL)
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
APLS can be primary when no evidence of autoimmune disease is found, or secondary to autoimmune processes like systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) in a 40% of the cases.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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antiphospholipid group pregnant ladies in the third trimester who have antiphospholipid syndrome |
Diagnostic Test: Ultrasound with Doppler and 3D technology
ultrasound will be made to pregnant females in 3rd trimester with doppler and 3D technology
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control group pregnant ladies in the third trimester who have no medical disorders with pregnancy |
Diagnostic Test: Ultrasound with Doppler and 3D technology
ultrasound will be made to pregnant females in 3rd trimester with doppler and 3D technology
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- The number of participants who will have impaired placental doppler indices [within 2 months]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Singleton pregnancy.
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Gestational age of 34-37 weeks.
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Pregnant women with antiphospholipid syndrome
Exclusion Criteria:
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Twin or multiple pregnancies.
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Congenital fetal anomalies.
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Gestational age of less than 34.
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Gestational age of more than 37.
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Women with placental or umbilical artery anomalies.
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Antepartum hemorrhage (placental abruption, placenta previa and vasa previa).
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Posterior placenta.
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History of rupture of membrane.
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Patient refusal or fall outs.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Algazeerah | Giza | Egypt |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Aljazeera Hospital
- Cairo University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Mahmoud Alalfy, Algazeerah hospital -Location (Giza -Egypt ) and National Research centre egypt
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- vocal in placenta