Clinical trials: Caesarean
Caesarean Section
Ropivacaine 0.75% Versus Levobupivacaine 0.5% for Conversion of Labour Epidural
The aim of this trial is to compare the local anaesthetic ropivacaine to local anaesthetic levobupivacaine in converting the standard patient controlled labour epidural to provide anaesthesia for an emergency Caesarean section.
- Trial name
- RoLe (NCT01160965)
- Testing
- 0.5% levobupivacaine, 0.75% Ropivacaine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Caesarean Section
Exploring Taiwanese Womens' Decision-making Regarding Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
The incidence of caesarean section (CS) has increased globally. Taiwan's statistics report a higher incidence of repeat CS compared to vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).
- Trial name
- NCT01210300
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Induction Time, Apgar Score
The Balloon Project for Birth Induction
The use of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) for induction of labour in women with unfavourable cervices is well-established1. There are, however, potential side effects to prostaglandins, in particular the risk of uterine hypertonicity…
- Conditions
- Induction Time, Apgar Score, Admission to Neonatal Unit, Vaginal Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT01255839
- Testing
- Double Balloon, Minprostin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 825 people
- Sponsor
- Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen