Metoclopramide and the Length of First Stage of Labor , a Randomized Controlled Trial (NCT04969120) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Metoclopramide and the Length of First Stage of Labor , a Randomized Controlled Trial
Egypt80 participantsStarted 2022-03-01
Plain-language summary
Reducing the length of labor is a highly desirable goal of intrapartum care, both from a perspective of maternal and fetal well-being and for the providers of the birth services. Avoiding a long, protracted labor entails shorter exposure to pain anxiety and stress and would translate into a major improvement in maternal satisfaction with the childbirth experience.
Prolonged labor can lead to increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality such as rupture of the uterus, postpartum hemorrhage, puerperal sepsis, and maternal death. Prolonged labor may be due to maternal age, premature rupture of membrane, epidural analgesia and the secretion of high levels of maternal stress hormones.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* primigravida
* singleton pregnancy
* termgestation (37-42 weeks)
* sure reliable dated
* vertex presentation , occipito-anterior position
* regular uterine contractions at every 5 minutes,each lasting for 20 seconds
* cervical dilatation of 5 cm
* with or without rupture of membrane
* no evidence of maternal or fetal distress
Exclusion Criteria:
* chorioamnionitis
* scarred uterus e.g. myomectomy
* cephalopelvic dispropotion
* history of cervical surgery or injury
* hypersensitivity to metoclopramide
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.