LDA and LMWH vs LDA Alone in High-risk Patients for Preeclampsia Prevention
Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Low-dose aspirin started in the first trimester reduces the risk of preeclampsia in high-risk women. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) has shown potential benefits in addition to aspirin for preventing preeclampsia through its anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, and endothelial protective effects. However, current evidence is limited and conflicting regarding the added value of LMWH to aspirin. This randomized controlled…
Conditions studied
Preeclampsia Severe, Toxemia Of Pregnancy, Preeclampsia, Pregnancy Complications, Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced, Gestational Hypertension
About this study
Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Low-dose aspirin started in the first trimester reduces the risk of preeclampsia in high-risk women. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) has shown potential benefits in addition to aspirin for preventing preeclampsia through its anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, and endothelial protective effects. However, current evidence is limited and conflicting regarding the added value of LMWH to aspirin. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of combined aspirin and LMWH, compared to aspirin alone, for reducing the incidence of preeclampsia in high-risk gravidas.
Interventions
- Drug: Aspirin — Aspirin 160 mg orally once daily before bedtime. Duration: From enrollment (\<16 weeks gestation) until 36 weeks gestation.
- Drug: Tinzaparin — Weight-adjusted tinzaparin administered subcutaneously once daily in the morning: 4,500 Anti-Xa IU/day for weight ≤60 kg, 6,000 Anti-Xa IU/day for weight 60-90 kg, and 8,000 Anti-Xa IU/day for weight \>90 kg. Duration: From enrollment (\<16 weeks gestation) until 36 weeks gestation.
Primary outcomes
- Incidence of Preeclampsia (From enrollment until delivery (up to 40 weeks gestation))
Eligibility information
Study locations
- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, Athens, Attica 11528 Greece
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.