CompletedEarly Phase 1

The Effects of Increased IV Hydration on Nulliparous Women Undergoing an Induction of Labor

United States180 participantsStarted 2016-03

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to compare the effects of intravenous fluid rate on the course of labor in nulliparous patients who are undergoing labor induction and have an unfavorable cervix. The primary hypothesis is that an increased rate of intravenous fluids will shorten the length of labor in patients undergoing induction with an unfavorable cervix.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * ≥ 18 years of age * Singleton gestation * Nulliparous * Vertex presentation * Gestational age ≥ 36 weeks * Bishop score ≤ 6 * undergoing induction of labor Exclusion Criteria: * Multiparous * Preeclampsia at admission * Gestational or chronic hypertension * Non-vertex presentation * Multiple gestation * Chorioamnionitis at admission * Intrauterine growth restriction (\<10th percentile) * BMI \> 50 * Presence of uterine scar * Participation in any other research protocol involving induction of labor * Nonreassuring fetal heart rate tracing at admission

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Length of labor (hours of duration)

Timeframe: within the first 7 days (plus or minus 3 days) after delivery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02989571

SponsorMemorialCare Health System

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12

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