CompletedNot Applicable

Acute Tocolysis With Terbutaline for Suspected Fetal Distress

Malaysia100 participantsStarted 2017-04-23

Plain-language summary

The trial was to determine the effect of administrating subcutaneous terbutaline prior to emergency caesarean delivery for suspected fetal distress

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * term singleton pregnancy * cephalic presentation * in labour with cervix dilatation \> 4cm and regular uterine contractions of 3 or more 10 min * abnormal fetal heart rate status diagnosed using standard electronic FHR according to NICE guideline (2014) * acceptance of participation by the signing of a written consent. Exclusion Criteria * maternal cardiopathy * hyperthyroidism * abruptio placentae or other placental accidents * hypertensive disease of pregnancy * hyperstimulation with oxytocin * multiple gestation * abnormal fetus planned for conservative management * evidence of intrauterine growth restriction * patient on medication which will interact with terbutaline (tricyclic antidepressants, beta-blockers, diuretics and sympathomimetic medicine).

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

Neonatal acidosis

Timeframe: within 1 hour of delivery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05326269

SponsorHospital Kemaman

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-09-15

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