A Comparison Between the Effect of Oxytocin Only and Oxytocin Plus Propranolol on Induction of Labor in Term Pregnancy

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2019-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

The present study is conducted to compare the effect of Oral Propranolol and Oxytocin, versus Oxytocin only on induction of labor in term pregnancy.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
• Treatments: Oxytocin; Propranolol

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Gestational age of 38-41 weeks of pregnancy (according to a reliable last menstrual period (LMP) and sonography of first trimester)

2. Nulliparity,

3. Singleton pregnancy.

4. Cephalic presentation.

5. Intact membranes.

6. Bishop Score 5 or more.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pelvic contraction,

2. Previous surgical operation on the uterus,

3. Signs of fetal distress,

4. Placenta previa

5. Suspicious macrosomia,

6. Polyhydramnios,

7. Hydrocephalus of fetus

8. History of any known cardiac, pulmonary or metabolic disorder of mother, or maternal drug use.