Intra uterine pressure monitoring for augmentation or induction of labour with intravenous oxytocin: Benefits and costs.
Completed
- Conditions
- Monitoring frequency and strenght of uterine contractions by IUPC (intervention) or external monitoring (control) during induction or augmentation of labour with intravenous oxytocin.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 1350
Inclusion Criteria
Women with the indication to induce labour or to stimulate the contractions with intravenous oxytocin in case of arrest of labour.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Women with a history of caesarean section;
2. Gestational age<36 weeks;
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The number of instrumental deliveries, i.e. caesarean sections and/or assisted vaginal delivery.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. The occurrence of neonatal admittance to NICU; <br /><br>2. Need for antibiotics by mother or child; <br /><br>3. Total amount of oxytocin used; <br /><br>4. Complications; <br /><br>5. Time to delivery and costs.