Using vaginal bacteria to predict early labor
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study is testing a new way to predict early labor by looking at the bacteria in the vagina. If you are pregnant and in the hospital for possible early labor or a water break, a vaginal swab could help doctors understand why this happens.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and at least 14 weeks along.
- You are in the hospital for signs of early labor (like contractions or cervical changes) or because your water broke early.
- Your doctor needs to take a vaginal swab as part of your care.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last two weeks.
- You are covered by French health insurance (social security).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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