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A double-blind randomised controlled trial of oxytocin bolus plus placebo infusion versus oxytocin bolus plus oxytocin infusion at elective caesarean section.

A double-blind randomised controlled trial of oxytocin bolus plus placebo infusion versus oxytocin bolus plus oxytocin infusion for the prevention of uterine atony and post partum haemorrhage at elective caesarean section.

Sponsor

Monash University

Enrollment

948 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2008

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Elective caesarean sectionPostpartum haemorrhageUterine atony

Summary

This double-blind randomised controlled trial, will assess the relative effectiveness of two different oxytocin regimens for the prevention/treatment of haemorrhage after a caesarean section

Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 45 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study investigates a double-blind randomised controlled trial of oxytocin bolus plus placebo infusion versus oxytocin bolus plus oxytocin infusion at elective caesarean section.. It is open to women only, aged 18 to 45. To join, participants should meet criteria including: pregnancy: Singleton only Fetus: Alive only Gestation: 37 weeks - 41 weeks Surgery: Elective lower segment caesarean .... People who have active labour (presence of regular uterine activity accompanied by cervical dilation) may not be eligible.

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Interventions

For the management of the third stage of labour at elective caesarean section, a single dose intravenous bolus injection of 5 IU (international units) oxytocin plus 20 IU (international units) oxytoci

For the management of the third stage of labour at elective caesarean section, a single dose intravenous bolus injection of 5 IU (international units) oxytocin plus 20 IU (international units) oxytocin intravenous infusion (rate 250mls hour infused over 4 hours).

Locations(1)

VIC, Australia

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