Ectopic Pregnancy Biomarkers
Completed
Conditions studied: Ectopic Pregnancy
In brief
In an attempt to simplify the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, the researchers will investigate the presence of specific molecular markers of ectopic pregnancy. The quantification of these (and other proteins) will be performed using the Ciphergen Protein Chip system where serum is sampled with a high-throughput system. The patterns of these peaks will be compared for those with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy and normal pregnancy. Later goals of the research will be to identify the actual proteins that correspond to the peaks which discriminate between the two clinical entitles. The goal is to identify a unique protein pattern or protein peak to distinguish a normal intrauterine pregnancy from that of an ectopic implanted gestation.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00194168
- Run by
- University of Pennsylvania
- People needed
- 1306
- Starts
- 2000-06-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-11-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2016-08-16
Who can join
Age: any. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Reproductive-aged women
- Currently pregnant based on serum human chorionic gonadotropin level
- Present for care for pregnancy due to vaginal bleeding and/or pelvic cramping
- Final diagnosis of one of the following:
- Live intrauterine pregnancy through 14 weeks, diagnosed by ultrasound demonstrating fetal heart motion
- Diagnosed ectopic pregnancy
- Ultrasound confirmation of a nonviable gestation (less 14 weeks) such as an anembryonic gestation or a fetal demise
You may not qualify if…
- None
Where it is running
- University of Southern California Women's and Children's Hospital — Los Angeles, California, United States
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida, United States
- University of Pennsylvania Reproductive Research Unit — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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