NCT06168149

The Relationship of Fetal Lung Elastography Values With the Development of Respiratory Distress in Cases of Preterm Labor

Preterm Eylem Olgularında; Fetal Akciğer Elastografi Değerlerinin Respiratuvar Distres Gelişimi Ile İlişkisi

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 80 (actual)
• Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 24 Weeks – 34 Weeks
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of this study was to compare fetal lung elastography (FAE) values between groups with and without Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in preterm neonates and to evaluate the potential of FAE to predict the risk of developing RDS.

Detailed description

The evaluate the potential of fetal lung elastography as a non-invasive method to predict and treatment respiratory complications in preterm neonates. FAE is an imaging method that measures the elasticity properties of fetal lung tissue using ultrasound technology. This method can be helpful in providing information about the development and respiratory function of the fetal lungs. The advantages of FAE are: It is a non-invasive method: FAE is performed using ultrasound technology and has no known maternal or fetal harm. It stands as a potentially safe method compared to current invasive tests. It is cost-effective and easy to perform: FAE is a procedure performed using existing ultrasound equipment at no separate cost. Therefore, it can be easily implemented and repeated in clinical settings. Fast results: FAE provides fast results by acquiring images in real time. This indicates that FAE can be a valuable diagnostic tool in emergency situations or when rapid decision-making is required. A potential predictive tool: The results of this study may indicate that FAE values are a potential tool for predicting the risk of developing RDS. This could be an important step to develop early diagnosis and treatment strategies to improve the respiratory health of preterm newborns.

Conditions

• Preterm Labor
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	fetal lung elastography measurement	Elastography measurements are planned to be performed as in the studies "Feasibility of two-dimensional ultrasound shear wave elastography of human fetal lungs and liver: A pilot study" and "Feasibility of 2-D ultrasound shear wave elastography of fetal lungs in case of threatened preterm labour: a study protocol" in the literature examples section of the file.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-06
• Primary completion: 2024-05-15
• Completion: 2024-09-06
• First posted: 2023-12-13
• Last updated: 2026-03-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)