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FEMALE
NCT06822647

Optimal Timing of Routine Cervical Length Measurements During Anatomy Survey

Led by Henry Ford Health System · Updated on 2026-03-09

550

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

127 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the optimal timing for measuring cervical length (CL) during fetal anatomy surveys in pregnant individuals. This study focuses on improving the accuracy of cervical length assessments, which are critical for identifying individuals at risk for preterm birth. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does measuring cervical length at the beginning of the anatomy survey result in a higher proportion of scans meeting the nine CLEAR (Cervical Length Education and Review) criteria compared to measuring at the end of the survey? * Does the use of sepia-filtered ultrasound images improve the proportion of scans meeting the nine CLEAR criteria compared to conventional grayscale images? Researchers will compare two groups of participants randomized to have cervical length measured either at the beginning or at the end of the anatomy survey. Additionally, all participants will undergo cervical length measurements using both grayscale and sepia-filtered ultrasound imaging. Participants will: * Receive a patient information sheet through MyChart explaining the study and standard cervical length screening during anatomy surveys. * Provide verbal consent for a transvaginal ultrasound and study participation. * Be randomized to have their cervical length measured at either the start or end of the fetal survey. * Undergo cervical length measurement using both grayscale and sepia-filtered ultrasound imaging modalities. * This study involves no additional risks beyond those of routine clinical care and aims to enhance clinical practice by identifying optimal methods for cervical length assessment during pregnancy.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Optimal Timing of Routine Cervical Length Measurements During Anatomy Survey

Who Can Participate

FEMALE

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Pregnant individuals between 16 weeks and 23 weeks plus 6 days of gestation
  • Presenting for a fetal anatomy survey at Henry Ford Health MFM ultrasound units
  • Consent to a transvaginal cervical length measurement as part of routine care
  • Agree to participate in the study including randomization for timing of cervical length measurement
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • History of preterm delivery
  • Diagnosis of cervical insufficiency
  • Declines or unable to consent to a transvaginal cervical length measurement
  • Receiving care at non-Henry Ford Health radiology clinics

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Henry Ford Health New Center One

Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48202

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Research Team

S

Shelby A Masters, MD

CONTACT

R

Raminder Khangura, MD

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

PREVENTION

Number of Arms

2

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