Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease Among Pregnant Women in Kenya

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

There is currently no routine screening for cardiac disease for pregnant women in areas of high prevalence. This study will aim to determine the point prevalence of cardiac disease in women presenting for antenatal care at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. More specifically, it will aim to use focused echocardiography as a screening tool to determine the prevalence of cardiac disease among pregnant women attending MTRH antenatal clinic.

Clinical Trial Description

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in pregnancy can be associated with severe maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Early identification of these women and referral to specialized, multi-disciplinary care is essential. Overall, studies on RHD prevalence are lacking in sub-Saharan countries and a significant gap in the literature exists for the prospective assessment of disease in the context of pregnancy. At Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, there are an estimated 3-4 cases per month of women presenting with acute exacerbations of either known or newly diagnosed cardiac disease. These women are often the most challenging clinically and emotionally for the reproductive health team to manage, and contribute to a significant number of the 2-3 maternal deaths per month at MTRH. There is currently no routine screening for cardiac disease in the MTRH antenatal clinics. This study will aim to determine the point prevalence of cardiac disease in women presenting for antenatal care at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. More specifically, it will aim to: 1. Use focused echocardiography as a screening tool to evaluate cardiac structure and function; 2. Use focused echocardiography as a screening tool to determine the prevalence of cardiac disease among pregnant women attending MTRH antenatal clinic.; 3. Determine the proportion of pregnant women with cardiac disease who endorse clinical symptoms as a potential means to develop a screening tool; 4. Promote a case-finding culture for cardiac disease in pregnancy ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03411993
Study type	Observational
Source	Moi University
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase
Start date	January 31, 2018
Completion date	March 12, 2018

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