Abstract

Impending chorioamnionitis or infection remains difficult to diagnose in patients with preterm, premature rupture of membranes (PROM). We seek to determine if maternal serum Interleukin (IL)-6 levels rise before the onset of clinical evidence of infection or labor in patients with PPROM. All patients admitted with Preterm PROM from 22-34 weeks gestation are offered enrollment. After consent is obtained, maternal blood samples are drawn daily until delivery. The first result obtained (at least 48 hours prior to delivery) is compared to the result of the sample obtained 12-36 hours prior to delivery so as to determine if a change in maternal serum IL-6 concentrations occurs in PPROM patients with and without histologic chorioamnionitis. IL-6 levels are determined by ultra-sensitive ELISA technique. No patient can have evidence of clinical chorioamnionitis or labor at the time of sample collections. Data are analyzed using Wilcoxan Rank Sum test, with significance defined as P<. 05.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR000030-39
Application #
6302965
Study Section
Project Start
1999-12-01
Project End
2000-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
39
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Duke University
Department
Type
DUNS #
071723621
City
Durham
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27705

  Publications

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