Clinical Trial: Detection of Meconium in Amniotic Fluid in Post Term Pregnancies

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Detection of Meconium in Amniotic Fluid in Post Term Pregnancies

Brief Summary: Meconium constitutes the bowel contents of the fetus and is normally expelled only after birth. However, it may be secreted into the amniotic fluid of 20% of all fetuses. Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid had been recognized from ancient times as an obstetric hazard which complicates delivery and is associated with increased newborn morbidity and mortality. At present there is no viable diagnostic test for Meconium prior to the onset of labor and the rupture of membranes. The system developed for the detection of Meconium, based on recognizing a characteristic fluoroscopic spectral pattern emitted by Meconium under light excitation at a specific wavelength. The diagnostic test being developed does not require penetration into the amniotic sac and is safe, painless and simple to perform.

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Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Current Primary Outcome: Determine the capability for diagnosing Meconium stained Amniotic Fluid prior to a cervical ripening procedure in women, using the Amniometer device [ Time Frame: prior to breakage of water ]

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Information By: Sheba Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: September 6, 2011
Date Started: September 2011
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Last Updated: January 23, 2013
Last Verified: January 2013