Pregnancy RelatedNCT01277978
Haemodynamic Effects of Oxytocin and Carbetocin
An observational study of Pregnancy Related and Cesarean Section; Complications, run by Medical University of Graz at 1 site in Austria.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effects of carbetocin and oxytocin on maternal hemodynamic parameters (heart rate and blood pressure) in a non-invasive setup (TaskeForce®-Monitor) during primary Caesarean section. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy Related, Cesarean Section; Complications, Adverse Reaction to Oxytocic Agents
- How many people
- 84 participants
- Where
- 1 siteAustria
- Study dates
- Jan 2008to Jul 2008
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: Women undergoing elective caesarean section after regional anesthesia at an University hospital providing intrapartum care.
Who may be able to join
- Healthy pregnant women undergoing elective caesarean section with regional anesthesia
Who cannot join
- ---Women with
- placenta praevia
- placental abruption
- multiple gestation
- pregnancy related complications and disorders (i.e. preeclampsia, gestational diabetes)
- pre-existing diseases (e.g. insulin-dependent diabetes, cardiovascular or renal diseases, thyroid disease
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- taking medication with known impact on the cardiovascular system
- undergoing caesarean section with general anesthesia
- secondary caesarean section
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Austria1 site
Medical University Graz, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Graz, Styria, 8036
About this study
Official title: Haemodynamic Assessment at Primary Caesarean Section After Administration of Carbetocin Versus Oxytocin: a Doubleblind Randomized Trail
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effects of carbetocin and oxytocin on maternal hemodynamic parameters (heart rate and blood pressure) in a non-invasive setup (TaskeForce®-Monitor) during primary Caesarean section.
Read the detailed description
As there is a trend toward childbearing in later life, pre-existing maternal cardiovascular problems may become more frequent during pregnancy and at delivery. In addition the increasing number of women with congenital or acquired cardiac diseases may not tolerate the induced haemodynamic changes as well as healthy patients. Therefore uterotonic drugs must be safe for the cardiovascular system.
Currently oxytocin is used as a common uterotonic agent in obstetrics. The use of this drug in uterotonic reasons can cause serious haemodynamic side effects which has been shown by several investigators.
Preliminary clinical observations of maternal heart rate and blood pressure suggest that that the use of carbetocin causes less hemodynamic changes than oxytocin.
Primary objective(s):
To evaluate the effect of carbetocin on maternal hemodynamic parameters (heart rate, blood pressure, systemic vascular resistance, cardiac output, stroke volume, heart rate variability, and blood pressure variability) in a non-invasive setup (TaskeForce®-Monitor) during primary Caesarean section.
To compare the haemodynamic changes of carbetocin versus oxytocin.
Secondary objective(s) To evaluate the need of additional drugs and methods to control uterine tone.
- Keywords
- Caesarean section, Cardiovascular effects, Postpartum hemorrhage, Carbetocin, Oxytocin
- Medical subject headings
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Carbetocin | Women undergoing elective caesarean sectio in regional anesthesia randomised to receive 100 ug Carbetocin (the clinical standard dose) following delivery of the baby. | |
| Oxytocin | Women undergoing elective caesarean sectio in regional anesthesia randomised to receive 5 IU oxytocin (the clinical standard dose) following delivery of the baby. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Immediate hemodynamic effects of carbetocin and oxytocin
Maternal heart rate, blood pressure, stroke volume, cardiac output, and systemic vascular resistance will be measured non-invasively.
Measurements will be performed starting immediately following administration of the study medication.
Measured: 1 day
Secondary outcomes (3)
Adverse effects
Number of participants with adverse events as a measure of safety and tolerability
Measured: 2 day
Uterotonic effect
Impact of both drugs on uterine tone
Measured: 1 day
Estimation of blood loss
Measurement of pre- and postoperative hemoglobin levels (routine clinical blood sample).
Measured: 2 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Jan 2011 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2008
- Primary completionJul 2008
- Study completionJul 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (12)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pregnancy RelatedStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Medical University of GrazThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 84 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Manfred G Mörtl, MD, Principal investigator, Medical University Graz, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01277978
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CARBOXY-005498-78-Graz
- Other IDs
- 2007-005498-78
- Status last verified
- Jan 2011
- First submitted
- 13 Jan 2011
- Last updated
- 17 Jan 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Pinder AJ, Dresner M, Calow C, Shorten GD, O'Riordan J, Johnson R. Haemodynamic changes caused by oxytocin during caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2002 Jul;11(3):156-9. doi: 10.1054/ijoa.2002.0970.
PubMed 15321540Su LL, Chong YS, Samuel M. Oxytocin agonists for preventing postpartum haemorrhage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Jul 18;(3):CD005457. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005457.pub2.
PubMed 17636798Chong YS, Su LL, Arulkumaran S. Current strategies for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in the third stage of labour. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Apr;16(2):143-50. doi: 10.1097/00001703-200404000-00008.
PubMed 15017343Westhoff G, Cotter AM, Tolosa JE. Prophylactic oxytocin for the third stage of labour to prevent postpartum haemorrhage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Oct 30;(10):CD001808. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001808.pub2.
PubMed 24173606Sweeney G, Holbrook AM, Levine M, Yip M, Alfredsson K, Cappi S, et al. Pharmacokinetics of carbetocin, a long-acting oxytocin analogue, in nonpregnant women. Curr Ther Res 1990;47:528-40
Thomas JS, Koh SH, Cooper GM. Haemodynamic effects of oxytocin given as i.v. bolus or infusion on women undergoing Caesarean section. Br J Anaesth. 2007 Jan;98(1):116-9. doi: 10.1093/bja/ael302. Epub 2006 Dec 2.
PubMed 17142825Boucher M, Horbay GL, Griffin P, Deschamps Y, Desjardins C, Schulz M, Wassenaar W. Double-blind, randomized comparison of the effect of carbetocin and oxytocin on intraoperative blood loss and uterine tone of patients undergoing cesarean section. J Perinatol. 1998 May-Jun;18(3):202-7.
PubMed 9659650Dansereau J, Joshi AK, Helewa ME, Doran TA, Lange IR, Luther ER, Farine D, Schulz ML, Horbay GL, Griffin P, Wassenaar W. Double-blind comparison of carbetocin versus oxytocin in prevention of uterine atony after cesarean section. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Mar;180(3 Pt 1):670-6. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70271-1.
PubMed 10076146Boucher M, Nimrod CA, Tawagi GF, Meeker TA, Rennicks White RE, Varin J. Comparison of carbetocin and oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage following vaginal delivery:a double-blind randomized trial. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2004 May;26(5):481-8. doi: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)30659-4.
PubMed 15151735Atke A, Vilhardt H. Uterotonic activity and myometrial receptor affinity of 1-deamino-1-carba-2-tyrosine(O-methyl)-oxytocin. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1987 May;115(1):155-60. doi: 10.1530/acta.0.1150155.
PubMed 3035851Hunter DJ, Schulz P, Wassenaar W. Effect of carbetocin, a long-acting oxytocin analog on the postpartum uterus. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1992 Jul;52(1):60-7. doi: 10.1038/clpt.1992.103.
PubMed 1623693Moertl MG, Friedrich S, Kraschl J, Wadsack C, Lang U, Schlembach D. Haemodynamic effects of carbetocin and oxytocin given as intravenous bolus on women undergoing caesarean delivery: a randomised trial. BJOG. 2011 Oct;118(11):1349-56. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03022.x. Epub 2011 Jun 14.
PubMed 21668768
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jan 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Haemodynamic Assessment at Primary Caesarean Section After Administration of Carbetocin Versus Oxytocin: a Doubleblind Randomized Trail
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01277978
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CARBOXY-005498-78-Graz
- Keywords
- Caesarean section, Cardiovascular effects, Postpartum hemorrhage, Carbetocin, Oxytocin
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 84 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Medical University of GrazUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2008
- Primary completion
- Jul 2008 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Jan 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate effects of carbetocin and oxytocin on maternal hemodynamic parameters (heart rate and blood pressure) in a non-invasive setup (TaskeForce®-Monitor) during primary Caesarean section.
Detailed description
As there is a trend toward childbearing in later life, pre-existing maternal cardiovascular problems may become more frequent during pregnancy and at delivery. In addition the increasing number of women with congenital or acquired cardiac diseases may not tolerate the induced haemodynamic changes as well as healthy patients. Therefore uterotonic drugs must be safe for the cardiovascular system.
Currently oxytocin is used as a common uterotonic agent in obstetrics. The use of this drug in uterotonic reasons can cause serious haemodynamic side effects which has been shown by several investigators.
Preliminary clinical observations of maternal heart rate and blood pressure suggest that that the use of carbetocin causes less hemodynamic changes than oxytocin.
Primary objective(s):
To evaluate the effect of carbetocin on maternal hemodynamic parameters (heart rate, blood pressure, systemic vascular resistance, cardiac output, stroke volume, heart rate variability, and blood pressure variability) in a non-invasive setup (TaskeForce®-Monitor) during primary Caesarean section.
To compare the haemodynamic changes of carbetocin versus oxytocin.
Secondary objective(s) To evaluate the need of additional drugs and methods to control uterine tone.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Carbetocin | – | –Women undergoing elective caesarean sectio in regional anesthesia randomised to receive 100 ug Carbetocin (the clinical standard dose) following delivery of the baby. |
| Oxytocin | – | –Women undergoing elective caesarean sectio in regional anesthesia randomised to receive 5 IU oxytocin (the clinical standard dose) following delivery of the baby. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Women undergoing elective caesarean section after regional anesthesia at an University hospital providing intrapartum care.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Healthy pregnant women undergoing elective caesarean section with regional anesthesia
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- ---Women with
- placenta praevia
- placental abruption
- multiple gestation
- pregnancy related complications and disorders (i.e. preeclampsia, gestational diabetes)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Immediate hemodynamic effects of carbetocin and oxytocin
Time frame: 1 day
Maternal heart rate, blood pressure, stroke volume, cardiac output, and systemic vascular resistance will be measured non-invasively. Measurements will be performed starting immediately following administration of the study medication.
3 secondary outcomes
Adverse effects
Time frame: 2 day
Uterotonic effect
Time frame: 1 day
Estimation of blood loss
Time frame: 2 day
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Jan 2011.
- Background: PubMed 15321540Pinder AJ, Dresner M, Calow C, Shorten GD, O'Riordan J, Johnson R. Haemodynamic changes caused by oxytocin during caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2002 Jul;11(3):156-9. doi: 10.1054/ijoa.2002.0970.
- Background: PubMed 17636798Su LL, Chong YS, Samuel M. Oxytocin agonists for preventing postpartum haemorrhage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Jul 18;(3):CD005457. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005457.pub2.
- Background: PubMed 15017343Chong YS, Su LL, Arulkumaran S. Current strategies for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in the third stage of labour. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Apr;16(2):143-50. doi: 10.1097/00001703-200404000-00008.
- Background: PubMed 24173606Westhoff G, Cotter AM, Tolosa JE. Prophylactic oxytocin for the third stage of labour to prevent postpartum haemorrhage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Oct 30;(10):CD001808. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001808.pub2.
- BackgroundSweeney G, Holbrook AM, Levine M, Yip M, Alfredsson K, Cappi S, et al. Pharmacokinetics of carbetocin, a long-acting oxytocin analogue, in nonpregnant women. Curr Ther Res 1990;47:528-40
- Background: PubMed 17142825Thomas JS, Koh SH, Cooper GM. Haemodynamic effects of oxytocin given as i.v. bolus or infusion on women undergoing Caesarean section. Br J Anaesth. 2007 Jan;98(1):116-9. doi: 10.1093/bja/ael302. Epub 2006 Dec 2.
- Background: PubMed 9659650Boucher M, Horbay GL, Griffin P, Deschamps Y, Desjardins C, Schulz M, Wassenaar W. Double-blind, randomized comparison of the effect of carbetocin and oxytocin on intraoperative blood loss and uterine tone of patients undergoing cesarean section. J Perinatol. 1998 May-Jun;18(3):202-7.
- Background: PubMed 10076146Dansereau J, Joshi AK, Helewa ME, Doran TA, Lange IR, Luther ER, Farine D, Schulz ML, Horbay GL, Griffin P, Wassenaar W. Double-blind comparison of carbetocin versus oxytocin in prevention of uterine atony after cesarean section. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Mar;180(3 Pt 1):670-6. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70271-1.
- Background: PubMed 15151735Boucher M, Nimrod CA, Tawagi GF, Meeker TA, Rennicks White RE, Varin J. Comparison of carbetocin and oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage following vaginal delivery:a double-blind randomized trial. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2004 May;26(5):481-8. doi: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)30659-4.
- Background: PubMed 3035851Atke A, Vilhardt H. Uterotonic activity and myometrial receptor affinity of 1-deamino-1-carba-2-tyrosine(O-methyl)-oxytocin. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1987 May;115(1):155-60. doi: 10.1530/acta.0.1150155.
- Background: PubMed 1623693Hunter DJ, Schulz P, Wassenaar W. Effect of carbetocin, a long-acting oxytocin analog on the postpartum uterus. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1992 Jul;52(1):60-7. doi: 10.1038/clpt.1992.103.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 21668768Moertl MG, Friedrich S, Kraschl J, Wadsack C, Lang U, Schlembach D. Haemodynamic effects of carbetocin and oxytocin given as intravenous bolus on women undergoing caesarean delivery: a randomised trial. BJOG. 2011 Oct;118(11):1349-56. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03022.x. Epub 2011 Jun 14.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Manfred G Mörtl, MD principal investigator
Medical University Graz, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pregnancy Related and Cesarean Section; Complications, run by Medical University of Graz at 1 site in Austria.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jan 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Austria. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Immediate hemodynamic effects of carbetocin and oxytocin (time frame: 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01277978, which also lists 12 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Jan 2011; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.