From: Is it possible to estimate the minimal clinically important treatment effect needed to change practice in preterm birth prevention? Results of an obstetrician survey used to support the design of a trial
Current use of cerclage
Prolongation of pregnancy
required to change practice
Use cerclage
(n = 308)
Do not use cerclage
(n = 174)
1 week
44 (14.3%)
15 (8.6%)
2 weeks
86 (27.9%)
36 (20.7%)
3 weeks
178 (57.8%)
123 (70.7%)