Early universal use of oral progesterone for prevention of preterm births in singleton pregnancy (SINPRO study): protocol of a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Early universal use of oral progesterone for prevention of preterm births in singleton pregnancy (SINPRO study): protocol of a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Abstract Background Preterm birth accounts for 75% of perinatal deaths and more than 50% of long-term neurological disabilities. For a singleton pregnancy, progesterone treatment is effective in prevention of preterm birth in women with an asymptomatic short cervix or a history of preterm birth. How...

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Main Authors: Ka Wang Cheung, Mimi Tin Yan Seto, Ernest Hung Yu Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Preterm birth
Progesterone
Cervical length
Universal use
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-4067-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-4067-z

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