An observational study in Placenta Accreta Spectrum and Placenta Previa, sponsored by Assiut University. Not yet recruiting. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-17.
Sponsored by Assiut University · Observational
Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a serious pregnancy complication where the placenta attaches too deeply into the wall of the uterus. This condition can lead to severe complications during delivery, including heavy bleeding, the need for blood transfusions, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, or the surgical removal of the uterus (hysterectomy).
Currently, doctors primarily use ultrasound to detect PAS before birth, but the accuracy of ultrasound can vary depending on the equipment and the doctor's experience. The main goal of this study is to determine if routine, simple blood tests can serve as an additional tool to help doctors predict which mothers are at the highest risk of developing PAS.
The study will involve pregnant women who have placenta previa (a low-lying placenta) and a history of a previous cesarean delivery. Researchers will collect a standard blood sample when the mother is admitted to the hospital to look at specific markers, including a complete blood count (CBC) and blood clotting (coagulation) factors.
By comparing these admission blood test results with the actual diagnosis of PAS confirmed during delivery, researchers hope to identify a reliable way to predict this condition. Improving the early detection of PAS could help medical teams better prepare for high-risk deliveries, optimize surgical planning, and ultimately improve health outcomes for mothers.
150 studies on the registry are indexed under Placenta Accreta; 40 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 130 is above the median of 87 across 78 observational studies indexed under Placenta Accreta.
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The study population consists of pregnant women aged 18 to 40 years presenting to the Women's Health Hospital at Assiut University. Eligible participants must have a singleton pregnancy at a gestational age greater than 28 weeks, a diagnosis of placenta previa confirmed by ultrasound, a history of previous cesarean delivery, and be hemodynamically stable upon admission. Patients will be excluded if they present with intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), premature rupture of membranes (PROM), chorioamnionitis, known blood diseases or bleeding tendencies, hypertension, or diabetes mellitus.
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This cohort consists of pregnant women aged 18 to 40 years with a singleton pregnancy at \>28 weeks gestational age. Participants must be diagnosed with placenta previa via ultrasound, have a history of previous cesarean delivery, and be hemodynamically stable on admission. Participants will undergo an antenatal ultrasound to assess for signs of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). Venous blood samples will be collected upon admission to evaluate complete blood count (CBC) parameters (including calculation of inflammatory indices like NLR, PLR, SII, and SIRI) and a coagulation profile (PT, PC, INR, aPTT, and D-dimer).
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) for Predicting Placenta Accreta Spectrum
Evaluation of the predictive value of the maternal Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) for diagnosing placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). The SII is calculated from the complete blood count (neutrophils × platelets / lymphocytes) collected on hospital admission. Diagnostic accuracy will be quantified using the Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve to determine the optimal cut-off point, sensitivity, and specificity. The reference standard diagnosis of PAS is confirmed via intraoperative assessment at the time of delivery.
Time frame: Within 12 weeks of enrollment
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Start is estimated for Oct 2026; primary completion for Oct 2027, 12 months later.
Of 34 observational studies under Placenta Accreta, half reached primary completion within 18 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 12 and three quarters within 35. This study's planned 12 months is below that.
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