Randomised, double-blinded placebo controlled trial of the use of tocolysis for a repeat external cephalic version after a failed version for breech presentation at term
Completed
- Conditions
- ChildbirthPregnancy and ChildbirthOther assisted single delivery
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN31614268
- Lead Sponsor
- HS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 124
Inclusion Criteria
1. Women with suspected or confirmed breech presentation at >36 weeks gestation
2. Have undergone a single (<15 mins) unsuccessful attempt at external cephalic version without tocolysis at 37 or more weeks' gestation
Exclusion Criteria
1. Abnormal cardiotocograph
2. Cardiac disease
3. Pre-existing or gestational diabetes
4. Hypertension;
5. Pre-existing indication for caesarian section
6. Suspected unstable lie
7. Pre-eclampsia
8. recent (<4 weeks) antepartum haemorrhage
9. suspected fetal compromise
10. rhesus immunisation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Incidence of cephalic presentation at delivery<br>2. Subjective patient assessment of discomfort<br>3. Incidence of caesarian section<br>4. Length of hospital stay<br>5. Incidence of neonatal Apgar scores <7 at 5 minutes<br>6. Incidence of neonatal intensive care admission
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ot provided at time of registration