Health Condition 1: 1- Obstetrics
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: pregnant women above 18 years of age with singleton pregnancy, ASA physical status I and II, and cervical dilation greater than three centimeters. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: women with a history of previous caesarean section, those with complicated obstetric conditions such as twin pregnancy, antepartum hemorrhage, placenta previa, gestational diabetes, or moderate to severe preeclampsia, and women with pre-existing medical conditions likely to affect labour or neonatal outcomes. Participants with contraindications to epidural analgesia, hearing impairment, or refusal to listen to music were also excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neonatal metabolic parameters (cord blood glucose, lactate, pH, base deficit), APGAR score at 1 & 5 minutes, and NICU admission.Timepoint: at birth | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Maternal and neonatal adverse events, if any, during labor and delivery.Timepoint: whole intrapartum period | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
King Georges Medical University