CompletedNot Applicable

Internal Versus External Tocodynamometry and Labor Outcome

Finland1,500 participantsStarted 2012-11

Plain-language summary

In this study, parturients will be randomized to either internal or external tocodynamometry contractions' follow up. Investigators recruit primiparous, those who try to have vaginal birth after cesarean section and multiparous, who need oxytocin during labor. Primary endpoint is the number of operative labors in each group. Secondary endpoints are the duration of labor, the use of oxytocin and the condition of the newborn.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * gestational age ≥ 37 weeks * singleton pregnancy * a fetus in cephalic position * normal cardiotocograph in the time of randomization * cervical ripening \< 7 cm * either 1) primipara, 2) multipara, who needs oxytocin during first stage of labor or 3) parturients with previous cesarean section Exclusion Criteria: * parturient with hepatitis or HIV or other significant viral infection * Acute infections (fever over 37,5, or C-reactive protein over 20) in the time of randomization * Estimated fetal weight over 4,5 kg * Suspected fetal abnormality

What they're measuring

Number of cesarean sections

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 years

Number of operative vaginal deliveries

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 6 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02941393

SponsorTampere University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-12-31

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