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N/A N=240 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

A Trial Comparing Combined Spinal- Epidural Dosing Strategies for External Cephalic Version

Pregnancy · Pain

Enrolled (actual)
240
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Success Rate of External Cephalic Version — 31; 31; 31; 30 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Group 2.5 (Drug); Group 5 (Drug); Group 7.5 (Drug); Group 10 (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
Female
Sponsor
Northwestern University
Primary completion
Oct 2016

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Success Rate of External Cephalic Version
31; 31; 31; 30
SECONDARY
Mode of Delivery
26; 23; 28; 24; 34; 37
SECONDARY
Indication of Cesarean Delivery
27; 26; 25; 25; 4; 4
SECONDARY
Pain Score During the Procedure
12; 5; 4; 4
SECONDARY
Abdominal Relaxation
78; 83; 84; 88

Summary

We plan to conduct a prospective, single blinded, randomized clinical trial to assess the impact of combined spinal-epidural dosing on the success rate of, and patient satisfaction during, external version for breech fetal position and the incidence of vaginal vs. Cesarean delivery. The research aim of this project is to determine the ideal neuraxial dosing strategy to maximize success of external cephalic version (ECV). The research questions, does a combined spinal-epidural (CSE) of a higher dose result in greater success in converting a breech presentation to vertex during external cephalic version (ECV). The hypotheses of this project is that CSE at higher dose will result in greater ECV success than analgesic dosing. The research significance:Increasing the success and comfort of ECV for fetal malpresentation may help decrease the cesarean section rate.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Healthy patients age 18 and older
  • Breech presentation
  • Singleton gestation .scheduled for ECV desiring CSE.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Refusal
  • Contraindication to neuraxial (coagulopathy, anticoagulant use, local infection, sepsis etc) .Rupture of membranes.
  • Drop-out: Patients may choose to drop-out of the study at any time. The physicians involved in this study may choose to end a patient's involvement in the study at their discretion.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01991743). 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.

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