Phase 4
Completed N=178
Preventing Hypotension in Parturients With an Elevated Body Mass Index (BMI)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01481740 ↗Enrolled (actual)
178
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2016
Primary outcomePrimary: Incidence of Nausea and Vomiting — 59; 37 participants
◆ Published Evidence
Established
61citations · ~8 / year
A randomized trial of phenylephrine infusion versus bolus dosing for nausea and vomiting during Cesarean delivery in obese women.
Summary
Previous research regarding the use of phenylephrine has excluded obese subjects (BMI >35). This subgroup of patients represents a large portion of the obstetric patient population locally and nationally. It is unclear whether previous research should be extrapolated to the obese patient population. This study is being done to compare the incidence of hypotension, intraoperative nausea and vomiting, and neonatal acidosis between obese patients who receive a prophylactic phenylephrine infusion versus those who receive phenylephrine boluses for the treatment of established hypotension. This study will help us determine whether using a phenylephrine infusion or a phenylephrine bolus is the best way to prevent/treat spinal induced hypotension during cesarean deliveries in obese patients.
Linked Publications
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A randomized trial of phenylephrine infusion versus bolus dosing for nausea and vomiting during Cesarean delivery in obese women.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Incidence of Nausea and Vomiting |
26; 28 | — |
| SECONDARY Incidence of Hypotension |
34; 6 | — |
| SECONDARY Neonatal Acidosis |
7.27; 7.27 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- English speaking
- ASA Physical Status I-II
- Non-laboring women
- Single gestations ≥ 36 weeks
- Obese women (Body Mass Index 35 - 55 kg/m2)
- Non-emergent CD under spinal anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
- Height < 5'0"
- Antiemetic drug use in the 24 hours prior to CD
- Allergy to phenylephrine, or any other standardized medication
- Hypertensive disease of pregnancy (i.e. mild & severe preeclampsia)
- Chronic hypertension receiving antihypertensive treatment
- Severe Cardiac disease in pregnancy with marked functional limitations
- Patients on Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors or Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Subject enrollment in another study involving a study medication within 30 days of CD
- Any other physical or psychiatric condition which may impair their ability to cooperate with study data collection
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01481740) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.