Clinical trials: Obstetric
Labor Pain, Obstetric Pain
Association Between Bolus Rate and the Adequacy of Labor Analgesia Using Timed-intermittent Boluses
Administration of anesthetic solution into the epidural space is usually accomplished by a combination of continuous infusion, provider-administered boluses and patient-administered boluses (patient controlled epidural analgesia…
- Trial name
- NCT02340806
- Testing
- CADD-Solis pump (Smiths Medical)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Back Pain, Epidural Analgesia, Obstetric
Ultrasound-Guided Landmark and Epidural Site Pain
Historically, women who have chronic back pain after pregnancy have attributed the cause to the epidural procedure. While many studies have shown no greater incidence of generalized post-partum back pain in those who received an…
- Trial name
- NCT02813681
- Testing
- US-epidural SVD, Spontaneous vaginal delivery without an Epidural
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Preterm Labor, Preterm Birth
Use of Placental Alpha Microglobulin-1(PAMG-1) to Diagnose Premature Rupture of Membranes in Pregnant Women
The study is to evaluate the accuracy of a test device called "PAMG-1" to see if a pregnant women has ruptured membranes in comparison to standardly used testing methods.
- Trial name
- PAMG-1 (NCT03715530)
- Testing
- PAMG-1 immunoassay
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Mark Santillan
Length of Pregnancy Prolongation in Hours
Antibiotics and the Prolongation of Pregnancy in Preterm Labor With an Advanced Cervical Exam
Preterm birth remains a major health concern affecting up to 12% of all live births prior to 37 weeks gestation. As preterm birth can often be associated with infection our proposal is to evaluate in a randomized fashion…
- Trial name
- NCT00589329
- Testing
- erythromycin and metronidazole (antibiotics)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Pregnancy, Obstetric Labor
Fetal ST Segment and T Wave Analysis in Labor
The purpose of this research is to test a new instrument, called a fetal STAN monitor, that may be used during labor to monitor the electrical activity of the baby's heart.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Obstetric Labor, Parturition
- Trial name
- STAN (NCT01131260)
- Testing
- fetal STAN monitor
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11,108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
Premature Birth, Obstetric Labor, Premature
Vaginal Progesterone for the Prevention of Preterm Birth in Women With Arrested Preterm Labor
Preterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks' gestation, is a leading cause of infant death and disease. Progesterone is the single most effective intervention in the prevention of preterm birth.
- Trial name
- PAL (NCT01840228)
- Testing
- Micronized progesterone suppository
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Fetal Monitoring, Labor, Obstetric
Intraoperative Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) Monitoring: a Feasibility Study
Fetal heart rate [FHR] monitoring is used widely to assess the well-being of the baby in the delivery period. If it is determined that an urgent cesarean delivery is required because of fetal distress, FHR is discontinued once…
- Trial name
- NCT02950896
- Testing
- observational fetal heart rate monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Obstetric Surgical Procedures
Spinal Morphine vs. Hydromorphone for Pain Control After Cesarean Delivery
Intrathecal (IT) opioids are commonly administered with local anesthetic during spinal anesthesia for post-Cesarean delivery analgesia. Traditionally, IT morphine has been used but the use of IT hydromorphone is growing.
- Trial name
- NCT02789410
- Testing
- Morphine, Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obstetric; Injury Pelvic Floor
The Effect of Pregnancy and Labour on the Pelvic Floor Diagnosed With 3D and 4D Ultrasound
Injuries to the pelvic floor muscles and fascias during delivery and childbirth may lead to urinary incontinence (25-45 %), faecal incontinence (11-45%), pelvic organ prolapse (7-23%), sexual dysfunction (15-33 %) and chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT01045135
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Obstetric Anesthesia Problems, High-Risk Pregnancy
Effect of Intra-abdominal Pressure to the Level of the Sensory Block at Caesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia
It is known that an increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) causes a decrease in the volume of cerebrospinal fluid in the lumbar and lower thoracic region, which may contribute to the development of more high spinal block.
- Trial name
- IAPSB (NCT02237092)
- Testing
- Measurement of IAP
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 196 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tver Regional Perinatal Center
Obstetric Labor, Premature
Magnesium Sulfate Versus Nifedipine for the Acute Tocolysis of Preterm Labor: A Prospective, Randomized Trial
To compare intravenous magnesium sulfate to oral nifedipine for acute tocolysis of preterm labor
- Trial name
- NCT00185900
- Testing
- Magnesium Sulfate, Nifedipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Labor Complications
Randomized Control Trial of Second Stage of Labor
The hypothesis of this study is that extending the second stage of labor beyond current American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggestions can reduce the cesarean delivery rate.
- Trial name
- NCT02101515
- Testing
- Length of Second Stage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Obstetric Labor, Premature
Indomethacin Versus Nifedipine for Preterm Labor Tocolysis
Indomethacin and Nifedipine are commonly used medications for treatment of pre term labor. This study will compare the efficacy and adverse outcomes of oral nifedipine versus oral indomethacin for preterm labor tocolysis in an…
- Trial name
- NCT00486824
- Testing
- Indomethacin, Nifedipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Obstetric Pain
Effect of Preemptive Epidural Analgesia in Labor on Cytokine Production
During labor there is an increased production of inflammatory mediators called cytokines. Higher concentration of certain cytokines has been linked to adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00361712
- Testing
- Preemptive epidural analgesia, Standard of care
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rabin Medical Center
Obstetric Labour, Premature
The Safety, Tolerability And Metabolism Of GSK221149A, In Pregnant Women (30-36 Weeks), In Pre-Term Labor
Pre-Term Labor (prior to 37 weeks gestation) is the largest single cause of infant morbidity and mortality and is frequently associated with long-term disability. Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the body during labor.
- Trial name
- NCT00404768
- Testing
- GSK221149A
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Argentina and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Epidural Analgesia, Obstetric
Effects of Epidural Lidocaine on the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Profiles of DepoDur® After Cesarean Delivery
To evaluate the levels of morphine in a patient's blood when morphine is given into the epidural space in the form of DepoDur® either alone or following a dose of lidocaine also given in the epidural space.
- Trial name
- NCT00804609
- Testing
- DepoDur following epidural lidocaine, DepoDur following spinal anesthetic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Other Obstetric Trauma - Delivered
Safe Delivery Using a Belt on the Belly of Pregnant Woman
Safety of natural, vaginal labor for parturient, fetus and newborn is one of most important goal among obstetricians, midwifes, scientific society all over the world.
- Trial name
- SDB (NCT01566331)
- Testing
- Baby-guardTM
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Padova
Preterm Labour
Are Uterine Natural Killer Cells Involved in the Initiation of Preterm Labor ?
Research question: Population of study: women diagnosed as term pregnancy in labor (control) and the other group diagnosed as preterm labor (cases). Intervention: measuring uterine natural killer cells .
- Trial name
- NCT02284867
- Testing
- immunohistochemistry study
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Preterm Delivery
A Randomized Trial Comparing the Impact of One Versus Two Courses of Antenatal Steroids (ACS) on Neonatal Outcome
The hypothesis is that administration of two courses of antenatal corticosteroids, compared to one course, will show a 40% reduction in the incidence of composite neonatal morbidity in patients delivering prior to 34 weeks'…
- Trial name
- ACS (NCT00201643)
- Testing
- Betamethasone or Dexamethasone (2nd course of ACS)
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 437 people
- Sponsor
- Obstetrix Medical Group
Obstetric Labor Complications, Hemorrhage
Coagulation Factor Changes Associated With Postpartum Hysterectomies
The purpose of this study is to examine components of the coagulation system in women undergoing postpartum hysterectomy and to compare laboratory parameters of coagulation in these women to women at increased risk for a…
- Conditions
- Obstetric Labor Complications, Hemorrhage, Complications; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT00456547
- Testing
- Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University