The Effect of Vaginal Progesterone Administration in the Prevention of Preterm Birth in Women With a Short Cervix [Vaginal Progesterone Bioadhesive Gel (Prochieve)® Extending Gestation A New Therapy for Short Cervix - Trial (PREGNANT Short Cervix - Trial)]

Brief description: The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the usefulness of progesterone vaginal gel in decreasing the preterm birth rate in a population of pregnant women with short cervical length and at high risk for preterm birth.

Detailed description: A Short uterine cervical length in the mid-trimester is the most powerful predictor of preterm birth.

date/time interval

  • March 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010