The Effect of Low Doses of Prednisone on the Prolongation of Pregnancy in Threatened Preterm Birth
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2025-10-01
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of low dose of prednisone in prevention
of preterm labour in single pregnancies. The main question it aims to answer is does
prednisone prolong singleton pregnancy in threatened preterm birth and reduce mortality and
morbidity of newborns, without harmful consequences for mother and the foetus. Participants
will be:
- administered low dose of prednisone in a period of total 3 weeks on top of standard
therapy
- drown blood for standard laboratory tests
- cervical swab and urine for urinoculture will be taken and
- asked to sign Informed Consent Researcher will compare low dose of prednisone to
standard therapy