Comparing two ways to place a cervical stitch
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial looks at two methods of placing a stitch in the cervix to help prevent early birth in women who have had preterm deliveries or late miscarriages before. It compares a stitch placed through the vagina versus one placed through the belly using a laparoscope (a small camera tool).
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Who can take part
- You have had at least two preterm births or late miscarriages (after the first 3 months of pregnancy) in the past.
- You received a cervical stitch (called a cerclage) to help prevent early delivery between January 2002 and December 2020.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are willing to let the researchers use your medical records and sign a consent form.
- You are not pregnant with more than one baby (no twins or triplets).
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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