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Protocol summary

Study aim
1- Comparison of maternal outcomes in two groups of synbiotic and placebo recipients in women with mild preeclampsia. 2- Comparison of neonatal outcomes in two groups of synbiotic and placebo recipients in women with mild preeclampsia.
Design
Controlled clinical trial, Phase 3, with two groups of parallel, three-blind
Settings and conduct
This study will be conducted in Al-Zahra and Taleghani hospitals in Tabriz. A non-involved research team member in the sample selection will determine the random allocation sequence using a computer program. Opaque envelopes in sealed numbered order will be used to hide the allocation. Eligible individuals will be randomly assigned to two groups of 64 individuals, first by simple method and then by blocking with block sizes of 4 and 6.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Detection of mild preeclampsia 2) Singleton pregnancy with live fetus 3) Gestational age more than 24 weeks 4) Women with first pregnancy (Nullipar) 5) Suitable maternal and fetal conditions for expectant management Exclusion criteria: 1) Women with cardiovascular disease 2) Women with renal and hepatic dysfunction 3) Severe and chronic hypertension 4) Gestational diabetes mellitus and chronic 5) History of probiotic susceptibility 6) Use of antibiotics over the past two weeks
Intervention groups
Intervention group:The intervention group of the LactoCare synbiotic capsule made by the "Zist-takhmir" company, which contains the highest amounts of beneficial bacteria along with peribiotic fructologosaccharide (contributing to the growth and activity of probiotics). Control group: Participants in this group will receive a placebo capsule quite similar to the synbiotic capsule.
Main outcome variables
Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure؛ The average length of pregnancy from diagnosis to delivery؛ Average birth weight at two groups.

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20110606006709N20
Registration date: 2019-09-25, 1398/07/03
Registration timing: registered_while_recruiting

Last update: 2019-09-25, 1398/07/03
Update count: 2
Registration date
2019-09-25, 1398/07/03
Registrant information
Name
Mahnaz Shahnazi
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Science
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 41 1479 6770
Email address
mshahnazi@tbzmed.ac.ir
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2019-08-03, 1398/05/12
Expected recruitment end date
2020-01-02, 1398/10/12
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Study of the effect of synbiotic supplementation on pregnancy outcomes in mothers with mild preeclampsia : A triple blind randomized controlled trial
Public title
The effect of probiotic supplementation on pregnancy outcomes in mothers with mild preeclampsia
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Pregnant women with mild preeclampsia singleton pregnancy with live fetus Gestational age more than 24 weeks Women with first pregnancy (Noliparus) Suitable maternal and fetal conditions for expectant management
Exclusion criteria:
Women with cardiovascular disease Women with renal and hepatic dysfunction Extreme and chronic hypertension Gestational diabetes mellitus and chronic History of probiotic susceptibility Use of antibiotics over the past two weeks
Age
From 18 years old to 45 years old
Gender
Female
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
  • Participant
  • Care provider
  • Investigator
  • Outcome assessor
  • Data analyser
Sample size
Target sample size: 128
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups of recipients of training or control using random blocking method and blocks of size 4 and 6 using Random Allocation Software (RAS) with a 1: 1 assignment ratio by the person not involved in the research. To conceal the allocation, opaque envelopes with sample numbers will be provided and numbered. Preparation of envelopes and sequence generation will be done by a person not involved in the research.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Triple blinded
Blinding description
In this study, The drug and the placebo will be prepared by the same pharmaceutical company in identical shape, color and smell. participants, researchers, medical staff (doctors, nurses, etc.) who are responsible for patient care, data collection officers and those who evaluate the outcome will not be informed about the drug type. To number of samples, large envelopes will be provided and flaccons will be placed inside the envelopes. Each packet will be assigned a number from 1 to 128 numbers. The envelopes are uniform, sealed, opaque and contain 14 capsules. And preparing them according to the allocation sequence will be done by the person not involved in the research.
Placebo
Used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

empty

Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics Committee of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Street address
South Shariati Street, College of Nursing and Midwifery
City
Tabtiz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947977
Approval date
2019-08-19, 1398/05/28
Ethics committee reference number
IR.TBZMED.REC.1398.556

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
mild preeclampsia
ICD-10 code
O14.0
ICD-10 code description
Mild to moderate pre-eclampsia

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Timepoint
Blood pressure will be measured before, during and after the study.
Method of measurement
Measurement of blood pressure by ISOMED mercuric barometric device

2

Description
Mean duration of pregnancy from diagnosis to delivery.
Timepoint
A the time of delivery
Method of measurement
Duration of pregnancy by calculating LMP or first trimester ultrasound

3

Description
Mean of newborn weight at birth
Timepoint
A the time of delivery
Method of measurement
Measurement of birth weight by SECA scales

Secondary outcomes

1

Description
Detection of severe preeclampsia
Timepoint
During the study
Method of measurement
Criteria for the diagnosis of severe preeclampsia in the questionnaire

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group:The intervention group of the LactoCare synbiotic capsule made by the "Zist-takhmir" company, which contains the highest amounts of beneficial bacteria (lactobacilli, bifidobacteria and streptococcus), along with peribiotic fructologosaccharide (contributing to the growth and activity of probiotics).
Category
Treatment - Drugs

2

Description
Control group: Participants in this group will receive a placebo capsule quite similar to the synbiotic capsule.
Category
Placebo

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Alzahra teaching - medical center
Full name of responsible person
Rouhangiz Movaghar
Street address
Baghshomal square, South Artesh Street
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947977
Phone
+98 41 3553 9161
Fax
+98 41 3553 9163
Email
alzahra@mui.ac.ir
Web page address
http://alzahra.mui.ac.ir

2

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Taleghani teaching - medical center
Full name of responsible person
Rouhangiz Movaghar
Street address
میدان راه آهن
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5457615413
Phone
+98 41 3442 4421
Fax
+98 41 3442 4882
Email
taleghani.hos@tbzmed.ac.ir
Web page address
https://taleghanihosp.tbzmed.ac.ir

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Abolghasem Jooybani
Street address
Research department, central construction number 2, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Golgasht Street, Tabriz
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947977
Phone
+98 41 3335 7310
Fax
+98 41 1334 4280
Email
iro@tbzmed.ac.ir
Web page address
http://researchvice.tbzmed.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Rouhangiz Movaghar
Position
Msc Student of Midwifery
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Midwifery
Street address
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, South Shariaty street
City
TAbriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5155884818
Phone
+98 41 3476 9372
Fax
+98 41 3479 6969
Email
Rouhin66@gmail.com
Web page address
https://nursing.tbzmed.ac.ir

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Mahnaz Shahnazi
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Ph.D.
Other areas of specialty/work
Physiology
Street address
Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, South Shariati street
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5138947977
Phone
+98 41 1477 2699
Fax
+98 41 3479 6969
Email
mshahnazi@tbzmed.ac.ir
Web page address
https://nursing.tbzmed.ac.ir

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Rouhangiz Movaghar
Position
Master of sciences student of Midwifery
Latest degree
Bachelor
Other areas of specialty/work
Midwifery
Street address
Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, South Shariati street
City
Tabriz
Province
East Azarbaijan
Postal code
5155884818
Phone
+98 41 1477 2699
Fax
+98 41 3479 6969
Email
Rouhin66@gmail.com
Web page address
https://nursing.tbzmed.ac.ir

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available
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