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New treatment option for Prolonged Labor
Official title Oxytocin Rest to Reduce Cesarean Delivery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06268431
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Prolonged labor is usually managed with continuous oxytocin infusion. "Oxytocin rest" has been proposed as a strategy to resolve protracted labor in patients who have received continuous oxytocin without progress.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 55, women only
You may be able to join if
- ≥18 years of age
- Singleton gestation in vertex presentation
- ≥36 weeks gestation
- Prolonged latent labor, defined as cervical dilation \<6cm after ≥8 hours since rupture of membranes and on continuous oxytocin
You likely can't join if
- Not meeting the above criteria
- Any contraindication to continuous oxytocin at time of randomization
- Cesarean section anticipated by the clinical team at time of randomization (for any reason excepting labor dystocia)
- \>18 hours between rupture of membranes and randomization
- Known intraamniotic infection at randomization
- Fetal demise
See the full eligibility criteria
- ≥18 years of age
- Singleton gestation in vertex presentation
- ≥36 weeks gestation
- Prolonged latent labor, defined as cervical dilation \<6cm after ≥8 hours since rupture of membranes and on continuous oxytocin
- Not meeting the above criteria
- Any contraindication to continuous oxytocin at time of randomization
- Cesarean section anticipated by the clinical team at time of randomization (for any reason excepting labor dystocia)
- \>18 hours between rupture of membranes and randomization
- Known intraamniotic infection at randomization
- Fetal demise
- Any contraindication to vaginal delivery
- Maternal eclampsia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Newark, Delaware, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 55 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Newark, Delaware, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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