Preterm labour. Preterm labour without delivery
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The treatment group received a weekly intramuscular injection of 17 alpha-hydroxyl progesterone (500 mg). They were advised to continue it until their 36th week of pregnancy at home.
Treatment - Drugs
The treatment group received a weekly intramuscular injection of 17 alpha-hydroxyl progesterone (500 mg). They were advised to continue it until their 36th week of pregnancy at home. Within 48 hours
The control group would receive no such injection. Within 48 hours of hospitalization (prior to their discharge) the patient was once again examined by the researcher.
Sponsors
Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Between 26-34 weeks pregnancy age; There premature uterine contractions. Exclusion criteria: the pregnancy age above 34 weeks (since in this group there would be no reason for preventing uterine contractions due to the fetal lung maturation); preterm rupture of membranes; corioamnionite, blood loss prior to the labor due to placental abruption or previa;multiple pregnancies; concomitant systemic diseases (preeclampsia, gestational diabetes (GDM); cardiovascular diseases; kidney diseases; asthma; hyperthyroid; …).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The prevention of preterm birth after inhibition of uterine contractions. Timepoint: 48 hours after the intervention. Method of measurement: Check up and examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAzin Alavi
Shariati Hospital
Outcome results
None listed