A randomised controlled trial comparing the effect of ADmission Cardiotocography versus intermittent Auscultation of the foetal heart Rate on low-risk women on admission to labour ward showing signs of possible labour

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Intrapartum asphyxia; Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Registration Number: ISRCTN96340041
• Lead Sponsor: Health Research Board (HRB) (Ireland)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-03-25
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 5776

Inclusion Criteria

1. Women between 37+0 and 40+6 completed weeks of pregnancy
2. Absence of antenatal, maternal and foetal risk factors to the development of neonatal encephalopathy, cerebral palsy or perinatal death as per RCOG, which warrant EFM
3. Greater than or equal to18 years
4. Ability to understand study information and willingness to give written, informed consent
5. Women participating in interviews must be able to converse in English

Exclusion Criteria

Any criteria that does not meet the inclusion criteria.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Incidence of caesarean section, measured at or immediately after birth.