Study |
Type of data |
Exposure measurement |
Outcome assessment |
Adjustment |
Ephross (Naratriptan versus Sumatriptan), 2014
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prospective cohort
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Shortly after the expected date of birth, registry personnel contacted the enrolling health care provider to obtain information focused on the use of sumatriptan, naratriptan, and/or the sumatriptan/naproxen sodium combination product and other headache medications during pregnancy.
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Shortly after the expected date of birth, registry personnel contacted the enrolling health care provider to obtain information focused on the outcome of pregnancy. All defect reports were reviewed by two clinicians: a pediatrician and an obstetrician-gynecologist.
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None
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Källén (control exposed to ergots), 2011
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population based cohort propective
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Pregnant women who attend antenatal clinics in Sweden (which the vast majority do) are interviewed by a midwife and asked about drugs used since the pregnancy started. This interview is usually made before the end of the first trimester (usually between weeks 10 and 12 of pregnancy).
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The outcomes were ascertained from multiple sources: the paediatric form of the Medical Birth Register, the Register of Birth Defects and the Patient Register.
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No adjustment for this control group.
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Källén (control unexposed, disease free), 2011
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population based cohort propective
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Pregnant women who attend antenatal clinics in Sweden (which the vast majority do) are interviewed by a midwife and asked about drugs used since the pregnancy started. This interview is usually made before the end of the first trimester (usually between weeks 10 and 12 of pregnancy).
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The outcomes were ascertained from multiple sources: the paediatric form of the Medical Birth Register, the Register of Birth Defects and the Patient Register.
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No adjustment for this group of exposure.
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Spielmann (Control mainly exposed other treatments, sick), 2017
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prospective cohort
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All data are recorded using structured questionnaires via phone interview and/or as a written form.
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Structured questionnaire administered via phone interview and/or as a written form, notably on gestational age at birth, weight, length, head circumference, Apgar score, umbilical artery pH, birth defects, postnatal disorders, pregnancy loss. Medical reports requested in cases of birth defects.
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No adjustment for this group of exposure.
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Spielmann (Control unexposed, disease free), 2017
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prospective cohort
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All data are recorded using structured questionnaires via phone interview and/or as a written form.
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Structured questionnaire administered via phone interview and/or as a written form, notably on gestational age at birth, weight, length, head circumference, Apgar score, umbilical artery pH, birth defects, postnatal disorders, pregnancy loss. Medical reports requested in cases of birth defects.
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No adjustment for this group of exposure.
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Yusuf (Control exposed to Sumatriptan), 2018
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retrospective cohort (claims database)
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Administrative claims data contained in the Truven Health Marketscan Com- mercial Claims and Encounters and Medicare Supplemental and Coordination of Benefits Databases.
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Administrative claims data contained in the Truven Health Marketscan Com- mercial Claims and Encounters and Medicare Supplemental and Coordination of Benefits Databases.
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None
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