Prematurity Program Research at OSU
The Prematurity Program research is ongoing and ever expanding. A comprehensive IRB approved clinical database of about 200 patients per year is maintained. NIH and industry sponsored studies are often available. Some of the current research and analysis includes:
- The Vaginal Ultrasound Cerclage Trial
- Racial and ethnic disparities in preterm birth
- Stress, Health , and the Pregnancy Experience
- Effects of 17 alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate on cervical length
- Cervical measurement with the disposable CERVILENZ measuring device vs endovaginal sonography
- Three dimensional quantitative sonographic imaging defining cervical strength in quantitative biomechanical terms using engineering software and ultrasound technology
- Identification of potential associations between disorders of collagen and cervical function that may result in preterm birth
- Examining the effect of 17 alphahhydroxyprogesterone caproate on 1 hour glucola screening and 3 the hour glucose tolerance test
