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Comparison of the effect of nipple stimulation with syntocinon drug on the induction of labour

Comparison of the effect of nipple stimulation and infusion of syntocinon on the induction of labour in nulliparous women and its outcomes

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013112515544N1
Enrollment
140
Registered
2014-01-03
Start date
2013-10-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

labour induction. Failed induction of labour

Interventions

Intervention 1: nipple stimulation ( intervention group). In this group unilateral breast stimulation perform for 15 minutes and then 15 minutes rest to 6 hours period. Intervention 2: control group (
Treatment - Other
Treatment - Drugs
nipple stimulation ( intervention group). In this group unilateral breast stimulation perform for 15 minutes and then 15 minutes rest to 6 hours period.
control group (infusion of syntocinon): 10 units syntocinon add into one litter of ringer serum. Infusion start with 2.5 mu/min and add 2.5mu/min every 15 minutes up to 40 mu/min.

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research,Nursing & Midwifery Faculty of Shahid Beheshty University of Medical Sc
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age of18-35 years old, gestational age of 38-42 weeks based on LMP or ultrasound before 26 weeks? requiring termination of pregnancy for fetal or maternal indications? nulliparous wemon? single fetous with cephalic presentation? intact membrane? bishop score< 4? body mass index between 20 to 30? estimated fetal weight between ( 4500-2500 gr )? lack of any kind of diseases and high risk pregnancy? not use of any kind of chemical drug or herb to start labour for 48 hours before admission? lack of any problems (eg, tumor) in the breast. Exclusion criteria: Incidence of each type of obstetric emergencies (such as cord prolapse )? discontinuing of the study by patient request ?spontaneous rupture of membrane before 4-5cm dilatation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Bishop score. Timepoint: every2 hours during first stage of labour. Method of measurement: by vaginal examination.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Abnormal fetal heart rate. Timepoint: During the study. Method of measurement: Fetel monitoring device.;Apgar score. Timepoint: 1&5 minute after delivery. Method of measurement: Apgar scoring System.;Pain intensity. Timepoint: During the study. Method of measurement: Mcgill ruler.;Lenght of the first and second stages of labor. Timepoint: End of delivery. Method of measurement: minute.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNegar Hariri

Nursing & Midwifery Faculty of Shahid Beheshty Medical Science University

negarhariri@yahoo.com+98 11 2526 3296

Outcome results

None listed

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