Effect of Fluid Oral Intake During Labour
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Labor
- Interventions
- Procedure: DietProcedure: Fasting
- Registration Number
- NCT01349686
- Lead Sponsor
- Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama
- Brief Summary
Fasting during labour is a usual conduct in many hospitals around the world (due to the theorical risk of bronchoaspiration). There is little evidence supporting this conclusion. Besides, there are several studies that suggest that food intake during labour can be associated with shorter labours and a lower cesarean rate. The aim of the investigators study is to show if the oral intake of fluids during labour can reduce the first stage of labour with minimum risk to the patient.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 348
Inclusion Criteria
- Gestational age > 37 weeks.
- Cervical dilation < 5 cms.
Exclusion Criteria
- Maternal pathologies (diabetes, heart disease, preeclampsia)
- Breech presentation or any other condition that is an indication of cesarean section.
- Premature rupture of membranes.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Oral intake of fluids Diet Intake of oral fluids during labour. Fasting Fasting No intake of oral fluids during labour.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Duration of labour (measured in minutes from admission to delivery) Two months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Number of cases of bronchoaspiration. Two months Number of cesarean sections due to prolonged second stage of labour (measured in number of cases). Two months
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Saint Thomas Hospital
🇵🇦Panama, Panama