Vaginal tablets to help prolong pregnancy in preterm labor
Part of Infections, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a vaginal tablet containing lactobacillus and a low dose of estrogen can help keep the pregnancy going longer in women who are experiencing preterm labor. It aims to see if this addition to standard treatment can delay birth.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and between 24 and 33 weeks along.
- You have been diagnosed with preterm labor or threatened preterm labor.
- You are currently receiving medication to stop or delay labor (tocolytic therapy).
- You are between 18 and 34 years old.
- You have not had preterm labor before, no short cervix, and are not carrying more than one baby.
- You have no allergy to probiotics or the study tablet, and no other conditions that would make it unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
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