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A study to compare the administration of Magnesium Sulphate by the Intramuscular route and the Intravenous route via a special Springfusor pump and to compare the efficacy and side effects of the same.

Treatment approaches for pre eclampsia in low resource settinga

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2008/091/000118
Enrollment
300
Registered
2008-07-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Intravenous administration of Magnesium Sulphate via Springfusor pump: NA Control Intervention1: Intramuscular administration of Magnesium Sulphate As in Pritchard&#039
s regimen:

Sponsors

Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore
Lead Sponsor
Gynuity Health Projects 15 East 26th Street, Suite 1617 New York, NY 10010 USA
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria:  Exhibit systolic blood pressure > 140mm Hg OR a diastolic pressure > 100 mm Hg  Exhibit proteinuria > 1+;  Have not given birth, or be 24h or less postpartum  Exhibit urine output >100 ml or more during the previous 4h or greater than 25 mL/h.  Agree to comply with study procedures  Be > 18 years of age  Give informed consent for study participation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:  Eclamptic or seizing at the time of enrollment  Received magnesium sulfate therapy 24h prior to study enrollment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary outcomes-  Maternal morbidity â?? Respiratory depression (<16 respirations per minute) â?? Respiratory arrest â?? Pneumonia â?? Cardiac arrest â?? Coagulopathy â?? Renal or liver failure â?? Pulmonary edema â?? Cerebral Hemorrhage  Toxicity â?? Need for calcium gluconate â?? Stopped or reduced treatment due to toxicity â?? Stopped or reduced treatment due to side effects  Side Effects â?? Nausea or vomitting â?? Flushing of the skin â?? Drowsiness â?? Confusion â?? Muscle weakness â?? Pain and Abscesss  Use of maternal healthcare resources â?? Number of days in hospital â?? Admission to intensive care unit (ICU) â?? Ventilation â?? Dialysis â?? Staff time  Use of neonatal resources â?? Days in special care baby unit â?? Ventilation Timepoint:

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NATimepoint:

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnnie Regi
annieregi@cmcvellore.ac.in04162283399

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026