CompletedNot Applicable

Valethamate Bromide Versus Hyoscine Butyl Bromide in Reducing Labour Duration Among Primigravida

Nigeria165 participantsStarted 2023-09-01

Plain-language summary

Labour is a physiological process that enables the natural delivery of fetus, placenta and membranes after the age of viability. This study compared the efficacy of valethamate bromide and hyoscine butyl bromide in reducing labour duration among primigravid women at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Primigravidae / nulliparae. * Singleton term pregnancy with no evidence of maternal or fetal distress. * Women with fetus in cephalic presentation. * Age: 18- 35 years. * Women with no contra-indications to vaginal delivery. * Cervical dilatations of 4- 9cm when in labour * Spontaneous or induced labour. * Patients on epidural analgesia Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple gestations. * Women with abnormal fetal presentation. * Absolute indications for caesarean section. * Antepartum hemorrhage. * Evidence of maternal or fetal distress. * Fibroid in pregnancy. * Grand multiparous patients. * Previous uterine scar/ surgery or ruptures. * Medical disorders of pregnancy like pre-eclempsia, Eclempsia, Dm etc. * If any other antispasmodics agent had been used within the last 48 hours. * Preterm/ term premature rupture of membranes. * History of cervical injury/ surgery. * Hypersensitivity to valethamate bromide and/or hyoscine butyl bromide

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

Rate of cervical dilatation

Timeframe: 8hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07474350

SponsorFederal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-23

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