Trial on Early Induction Versus Expectant Management of Nulliparous Women With a Prolonged Latent Phase
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Nulliparous Women With Prolonged Latent Phase
- Registration Number
- NCT01863797
- Lead Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the study was to compare early induction versus expectant management regarding outcome and experience of delivery in nulliparous women with a prolonged latent phase.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 138
Inclusion Criteria
- generally healthy nulliparous women and normal pregnancies (in vitro-fertilisation included)
- with a singleton fetus in cephalic presentation,
- gestational age between 37+0 and 41+6,
- continuous contractions exceeding 18 hours impeding rest (women's report),
- a cervical dilation of less than four centimetres and intact membranes. Gestational age was confirmed by ultrasound in the first trimester.
Women had to be able to read, understand and speak Swedish.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The primary outcome was mode of delivery (caesarean sections and vaginal deliveries (spontaneous and instrumental)) Participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 3 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Maternal outcome measure included experience of delivery Experience of delivery was assessed two days after delivery Wijma Delivery Experience Questionnaire - validated instrument. The 33 question questionnaire was filled in by the participance two days after delivery at postnatal care unit or at home.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Förlossningen, Danderyd Hospital
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden
Förlossningen, Danderyd Hospital🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden