the Effects of Epidural Fentanyl on Vaginal Delivery

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 1969-12-31
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

The study hypothesis was that epidural fentanyl may accelerate the dilation of the cervix and possibly result in a shorter duration of vaginal delivery.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Athens
• Treatments: Fentanyl

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status I or II

• nulliparous

• normal singleton uncomplicated pregnancies of more than 38 weeks

• cephalic presentation of the fetus

• anticipated vaginal delivery

• active stage of labour

• cervical dilatation between 3-5 cm

• regular uterine contractions

• normal cardiotocographic recordings.

Exclusion Criteria:

• medical problems during pregnancy

• BMI≥40 kg m-2

• opioid allergy

• prior administration of opioids or other analgesics