Labor LongNCT05105893
Effect of Date Fruit Consumption in Later Pregnancy
A study testing Dates group in people with Labor Long, run by Pak Emirates Military Hospital at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
EFFECT OF DATE FRUIT CONSUMPTION IN LATER PREGNANCY ON LENGTH OF GESTATION LABOR AND DELIVERY OF NULLIPAROUS WOMEN Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Labor Long
- What is being tested?
- Dates group
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 142 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2021to 30 Jun 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- All primigravidas at 37 or more weeks gestation with low risk pregnancies
Who cannot join
- Any antenatal complications Preterm pregnancies
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Date Fruit Consumption in Later Pregnancy on Length of Gestation Labor and Delivery of Nulliparous Women
EFFECT OF DATE FRUIT CONSUMPTION IN LATER PREGNANCY ON LENGTH OF GESTATION LABOR AND DELIVERY OF NULLIPAROUS WOMEN
Read the detailed description
This randomized, controlled study was conducted at the Gynecology and Obstetrics department of Pak Emirates Military Hospital for Six months duration from Jan 2021 to June 2021. Ethical consent for the study was taken from the Ethical Committee. All participants have signed the written consent. Healthy primigravida's at more than 37 weeks of gestation with no prenatal complications (low-risk pregnancies) or chronic diseases were invited to contribute in the analysis.
The criteria of exclusion included all primigravida and non-primigravida with prenatal problems. Prenatal complications included placenta praevia, rupture of membranes, multiple pregnancies, diabetes, hypertension and additional health problems, fetal abnormalities, fetal growth restriction or any contraindication to delivery by vagina.
The females who met the eligibility criteria were contacted and provided information related to the analysis. In the preliminary phase of contact with potential volunteers, the study was presented as a participant's usage of dates to expedite delivery. The randomization arrangement was performed by means of sealed envelopes numbered from 1 to 10, equally allocated by randomization to the date-consumers and the group of control. Therefore, they will be allocated to dates consumer or control group recipients.
- Conditions
- Labor Long
- Being tested
- Dates group
- Keywords
- Dates, labour, period of gestation, delivery
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dates groupOther
Seven dates to be provided to patients
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dates group | Other | The experimental group of women was given several dates orally and instructed to take seven a day and record their consumption until the beginning of the active phase of labor. Seven pieces of dates are about 80g of daily consumption Receives: Other: Dates group |
| No dates | Other | This group wasnt provided dates. Receives: Other: Dates group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Effect of date fruit consumption in later pregnancy on length of gestation
Effect of Intake of dates in later pregnancy on the period of gestation in weeks
Measured: 6 months
Effect of date fruit consumption in later pregnancy on labour and delivery
To know the effect of dates intake on onset of labour whether it enhances the spontaneous onset of labour, avoiding any induction of labour and the time of 1st and 2nd stage of labour (in hours)
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Nov 2021
- Study start1 Jan 2021
- Primary completion30 Jun 2021
- Study completion30 Jun 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Labor LongStudies 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 N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 142 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pak Emirates Military Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Salma Nisar, Pak Emirates Military Hospital
- Investigators
- Salma Nisar, Principal investigator, Resident
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05105893
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 13102021
- Status last verified
- Oct 2021
- First submitted
- 13 Oct 2021
- Last updated
- 3 Nov 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Nov 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Date Fruit Consumption in Later Pregnancy on Length of Gestation Labor and Delivery of Nulliparous Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05105893
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 13102021
- Conditions
- Labor Long
- Keywords
- Dates, labour, period of gestation, delivery
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 142 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Pak Emirates Military HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Nov 2021 (actual)
- 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.
EFFECT OF DATE FRUIT CONSUMPTION IN LATER PREGNANCY ON LENGTH OF GESTATION LABOR AND DELIVERY OF NULLIPAROUS WOMEN
Detailed description
This randomized, controlled study was conducted at the Gynecology and Obstetrics department of Pak Emirates Military Hospital for Six months duration from Jan 2021 to June 2021. Ethical consent for the study was taken from the Ethical Committee. All participants have signed the written consent. Healthy primigravida's at more than 37 weeks of gestation with no prenatal complications (low-risk pregnancies) or chronic diseases were invited to contribute in the analysis.
The criteria of exclusion included all primigravida and non-primigravida with prenatal problems. Prenatal complications included placenta praevia, rupture of membranes, multiple pregnancies, diabetes, hypertension and additional health problems, fetal abnormalities, fetal growth restriction or any contraindication to delivery by vagina.
The females who met the eligibility criteria were contacted and provided information related to the analysis. In the preliminary phase of contact with potential volunteers, the study was presented as a participant's usage of dates to expedite delivery. The randomization arrangement was performed by means of sealed envelopes numbered from 1 to 10, equally allocated by randomization to the date-consumers and the group of control. Therefore, they will be allocated to dates consumer or control group recipients.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dates group | Other | Other: Dates groupThe experimental group of women was given several dates orally and instructed to take seven a day and record their consumption until the beginning of the active phase of labor. Seven pieces of dates are about 80g of daily consumption |
| No dates | Other | Other: Dates groupThis group wasnt provided dates. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All primigravidas at 37 or more weeks gestation with low risk pregnancies
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Any antenatal complications Preterm pregnancies
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dates groupSeven dates to be provided to patients | Other | Dates group, No dates |
Primary outcome
Effect of date fruit consumption in later pregnancy on length of gestation
Time frame: 6 months
Effect of Intake of dates in later pregnancy on the period of gestation in weeks
Effect of date fruit consumption in later pregnancy on labour and delivery
Time frame: 6 months
To know the effect of dates intake on onset of labour whether it enhances the spontaneous onset of labour, avoiding any induction of labour and the time of 1st and 2nd stage of labour (in hours)
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 3 Nov 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Salma Nisar principal investigator
Resident
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Dates group in people with Labor Long, run by Pak Emirates Military Hospital at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 1 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 3 Nov 2021. 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 Pakistan. 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?
Effect of date fruit consumption in later pregnancy on length of gestation (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 3 Nov 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.