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NCT Number: NCT01349686

Effect of Fluid Oral Intake During Labour

Fasting during labour is a usual conduct in many hospitals around the world (due to the theorical risk of bronchoaspiration). There is little evidence supporting this conclusion. Besides, there are several studies that suggest that food intake during labour can be associated with shorter labours and a lower cesarean rate. The aim of the investigators study is to show if the oral intake of fluids during labour can reduce the first stage of labour with minimum risk to the patient.

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Key information

Conditions

Labor

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Saint Thomas Hospital

Panama City, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Gestational age > 37 weeks.
  • Cervical dilation < 5 cms.

Exclusion criteria

  • Maternal pathologies (diabetes, heart disease, preeclampsia)
  • Breech presentation or any other condition that is an indication of cesarean section.
  • Premature rupture of membranes.

Treatment and study plan

Diet

Procedure

Oral intake of fluids during labour, from admission (dose: two cups of 8 ounces each of clear tea with little sugar).

Fasting

Procedure

No intake of fluids during labour.

Primary outcomes

  1. Duration of labour (measured in minutes from admission to delivery)

    Time frame: Two months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of cesarean sections due to prolonged second stage of labour (measured in number of cases).

    Time frame: Two months

  2. Number of cases of bronchoaspiration.

    Time frame: Two months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Fluid Oral Intake vs. Fasting During Labour: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
May 6, 2011
Registry last updated
Feb 20, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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