Health Condition 1: O10-O16- Edema, proteinuria and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Group 2- Oral misoprostol: An initial dose of misoprostol 25mcg will be given orally .
In case of inadequate contractions the oral misoprostol 25mcg will be given at an interval of 2
Sponsors
University of Liverpool
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Ongoing pregnancies with a live fetus who are require induction because of preeclampsia or hypertension. Women will be included irrespective of whether an intrapartum caesarean section on fetal grounds would be considered or not 2. Women age >=18 years 3. Signed informed consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women with previous caesarean sections 1. Those unable to give informed consent 2. Multiple pregnancy 3. History of allergy to misoprostol 4. Adequate uterine activity 5. Frank chorioamnionitis (systemic illness with purulent vaginal discharge and uterine tenderness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome will be caesarean section.Timepoint: Time of birth of the baby | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the success of the induction process, maternal mortality and morbidity, and neonatal morbidity and mortality.Timepoint: 1.Time between randomisation to birth of baby 2. Time between admission to discharge from the hospital | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactShuchita Mundle
Government Medical College,Nagpur
Outcome results
None listed