Analgesia, ObstetricalPhase 2NCT02578251
Paracetamol for Intrapartum Analgesia
A Phase 2 study testing Paracetamol and Pethidine in people with Analgesia, Obstetrical, run by Ain Shams Maternity Hospital.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to assess whether paracetamol is as effective as pethidine for analgesia during the first stage of labor. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 30 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Analgesia, Obstetrical
- What is being tested?
- Paracetamol and Pethidine
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 104 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Oct 2015to Mar 2016
- Phase
- Phase 2
- 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 20 to 30 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Primiparity
- Active phase of labor (cervical dilatation of 3-5 cm, in the presence of adequate uterine contractions; lasting at least 40 seconds at intervals of 3-4 minutes)
- Maternal age between 20-30 years
- Singleton term pregnancy (37-42 weeks of gestation)
- Vertex-presenting fetus
Who cannot join
- Clinical evidence of cephalopelvic disproportion
- Scarred uterus; previous cesarean section, hysterotomy or myomectomy
- Medical disorders associated with pregnancy, especially gastritis, peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma or renal impairment
- Fetal distress
- Receiving any regional or parenteral analgesia before recruitment in the study
- Known hypersensitivity to the drug family
About this study
Official title: Efficacy of Intravenous Paracetamol as an Analgesic During the First Stage of Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to assess whether paracetamol is as effective as pethidine for analgesia during the first stage of labor.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical
- Being tested
- Paracetamol, Pethidine
- Medical subject headings
- Agnosia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ParacetamolDrug
PethidineDrug
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol | Experimental | Patients will receive paracetamol intravenously (1 g in 100 mL) over 15 minutes (single dose), as an analgesic during the first stage of labor, given by a member of the study team. Receives: Drug: Paracetamol |
| Pethidine | Active comparator | Slow intravenous administration of pethidine, 50 mg to be diluted in 10 mL of sterile water (single dose), as an analgesic during the first stage of labor, given by a member of the study team. Receives: Drug: Pethidine |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The efficacy of intravenous paracetamol to supply adequate analgesia as indicated by changes in the pain intensity score using the visual analog scale.
Assessment is to be done and followed up by the investigator at ½, 1, 2, 3 and 4 hours from drug administration. Scores range from 0 [no pain] to 10 [worst possible pain].
Measured: 4 hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Oct 2015 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2015
- Primary completionMar 2016 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2016 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Analgesia, ObstetricalStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 104 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hamdy Bakry Mohye Soliman El Kinawy, Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02578251
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IP-PCM
- Status last verified
- Oct 2015
- First submitted
- 15 Oct 2015
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2015
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Oct 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of Intravenous Paracetamol as an Analgesic During the First Stage of Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02578251
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IP-PCM
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 104 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ain Shams Maternity HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2015
- Primary completion
- Mar 2016 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2016 (estimated)
- First posted
- 16 Oct 2015 (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 aim of this study is to assess whether paracetamol is as effective as pethidine for analgesia during the first stage of labor.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol | Experimental | Drug: ParacetamolPatients will receive paracetamol intravenously (1 g in 100 mL) over 15 minutes (single dose), as an analgesic during the first stage of labor, given by a member of the study team. |
| Pethidine | Active comparator | Drug: PethidineSlow intravenous administration of pethidine, 50 mg to be diluted in 10 mL of sterile water (single dose), as an analgesic during the first stage of labor, given by a member of the study team. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 30 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Primiparity
- Active phase of labor (cervical dilatation of 3-5 cm, in the presence of adequate uterine contractions; lasting at least 40 seconds at intervals of 3-4 minutes)
- Maternal age between 20-30 years
- Singleton term pregnancy (37-42 weeks of gestation)
- Vertex-presenting fetus
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Clinical evidence of cephalopelvic disproportion
- Scarred uterus; previous cesarean section, hysterotomy or myomectomy
- Medical disorders associated with pregnancy, especially gastritis, peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma or renal impairment
- Fetal distress
- Receiving any regional or parenteral analgesia before recruitment in the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol | Drug | Paracetamol |
| Pethidine | Drug | Pethidine |
Primary outcome
The efficacy of intravenous paracetamol to supply adequate analgesia as indicated by changes in the pain intensity score using the visual analog scale.
Time frame: 4 hours
Assessment is to be done and followed up by the investigator at ½, 1, 2, 3 and 4 hours from drug administration. Scores range from 0 [no pain] to 10 [worst possible pain].
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Oct 2015.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Paracetamol and Pethidine in people with Analgesia, Obstetrical, run by Ain Shams Maternity Hospital.
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 5 inclusion and 6 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Oct 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
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?
The efficacy of intravenous paracetamol to supply adequate analgesia as indicated by changes in the pain intensity score using the visual analog scale. (time frame: 4 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 16 Oct 2015.