RecruitingPhase 3ACTRN12611000401954

Does using progesterone reduce the miscarriage rate in high risk pregnancies?

In pregnant women with previous subfertility, does progesterone supplementation decrease the likelihood of miscarriage?


Sponsor

Dr Luke McLindon

Enrollment

344 participants

Start Date

Jan 20, 2012

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

This project will assess the effect of progesterone therapy on pregnancy outcomes in women previously diagnosed with subfertility. It is hypothesised that progesterone supplementation in early pregnancy decreases the likelihood of miscarriage, and potentially late pregnancy complications in women with previous subfertility.


Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether taking progesterone (a natural female hormone) in early pregnancy can reduce the chance of miscarriage in women who have had difficulty getting or staying pregnant. Progesterone helps prepare and maintain the lining of the womb during pregnancy, and some researchers believe low levels may contribute to miscarriage. Women who take part will receive either progesterone or a placebo (dummy treatment) in early pregnancy. You may be eligible if: - You are a woman aged 18 or older - You have a confirmed pregnancy of less than 7 weeks - You have previously struggled to conceive (no pregnancy after 12 months of trying), OR have had 3 or more miscarriages You may NOT be eligible if: - You became pregnant through assisted reproductive technologies (IVF, IUI, etc.) Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Progesterone pessary 400 mg, nightly until 12 weeks and 0 days, must be recruited prior to 7 weeks.

Progesterone pessary 400 mg, nightly until 12 weeks and 0 days, must be recruited prior to 7 weeks.


Locations(1)

QLD, Australia

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