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Magnesium Sulfate Versus Indomethacin for Preterm Labor

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Labor, Premature
Registration Number
NCT00116623
Lead Sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Indomethacin compared to Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) in reducing neonatal morbidity through a prospective double blind randomized clinical trial. The specific aim of the project is to test the hypothesis that Indomethacin, compared to MgSO4, will decrease the proportion of neonates diagnosed with major complications or death.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Initial episode of preterm labor for enrollment
  • The diagnosis of preterm labor
  • Gestational age between 24 and 32 weeks
  • Singleton or twin gestation
  • The ability to understand the requirements of the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Cervical dilation >5 cms
  • Suspected chorioamnionitis
  • Fetal distress
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Severe pre-eclampsia
  • History of gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Abnormal renal function
  • Suspicion of fetal malformation by ultrasound
  • Known allergy to, or intolerance of, Magnesium sulfate and/or Indomethacin
  • Documented rupture of amniotic membranes
  • Multiple gestations of triplets or more.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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