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Thus far no robust data exist as to the effect of repeted course of antenatal corticosteroids in twin pregnancies. The investigators hypothesized that repeat course of betamethasone would further reduce neonatal morbidity in twins born before 34 weeks' gestation when compared with single dose.
Observational data suggest benefits in multiple gestations exposed to antenatal corticosteroids, although these studies have not consistently reported a statistical benefit or the benefits achieved in singletons. Nevertheless, based on the improved outcomes reported in singleton gestations, one course of antenatal corticosteroids is administered to all patients who are between 24 weeks and 34 weeks of gestation and at risk of delivery within 7 days, irrespective of the fetal number. Moreover, "a repeat course" of antenatal corticosteroids should also be considered in women who are less than 34 weeks of gestation who have an imminent risk of preterm delivery within the next 7 days, and whose prior course of antenatal corticosteroids was administered more than 14 days previously, again, irrespective of the fetal number.
The objective of the current study is to evaluate fetal outcomes in twin pregnancies following repeat betamethasone administration during pregnancy.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single course of Betamethasone | Women with twin pregnancy who received 1 course of betamethasone between 24 - 34 weeks' gestation. | ||
| Repeat course of Betamethasone | Women with twin pregnancy who received 2 courses (Repeat course) of betamethasone between 24 - 34 weeks' gestation. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The incidence of respiratory morbidity after single versus repeat course of betamethasone for threatened preterm labor between 24-34 weeks' gestation | The incidence of respiratory morbidity after single versus repeat course of betamethasone for threatened preterm labor between 24-34 weeks' gestation | 1 year |
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Pregnant women with twin pregnancies, and who received Betamethsone during the course of their pregnancy for threatened preterm labor.
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Pregnant women carrying twins, and who received antenatal Betamethasone between 24-34 weeks' gestation for threatened preterm labor.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaniv Zipori, M.D | Contact | +972 58 7966963 | y_zipori@rambam.health.gov.il |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Yaniv Zipori, M.D | Rambam Health Care Campus | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rambam health care campus | Haifa | Israel |
Undecided yet, maybe in the future or part of a meta-analysis
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011248 | Pregnancy Complications |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
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