Ripening of cervix. Complications of labour and delivery
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Oral Evening primrose capsules, from (40 weeks) to ( 40 +6 weeks) , 2 capsules of1000 mg every 12 hours daily for a week ( Manufacturing by Traditional Medicine Research Center Shahed
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Oral Evening primrose capsules, from (40 weeks) to ( 40 +6 weeks) , 2 capsules of1000 mg every 12 hours daily for a week ( Manufacturing by Traditional Medicine Research Center Shahed University)
Placebo capsule containing gelatin, 50 mg, 2 capsules every 12 hours daily for a week ( Manufacturing by Traditional Medicine Research Center Shahed University)
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research of the international branch of Iran University of Medical science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criterias: cephalic presentation; alive fetus; with gestational age 40 weeks to (40 weeks + 6 days) based on LMP or ultrasound in first trimester; Normal patterns of fetal heart rate; Without uterine contractions; cervical bishop score less than 4 intact membranous; Maternal height more than 150 cm; non-addicted persons; normal adjusted BPP at the time of inclusion;An ultrasound of the placental grading;weight of fetus between 2500-4000 grams based on physical examination or ultrasonography; Low-risk pregnancy ( have no known surgical and internal disease or pregnancy complication such as previa, abruption, preeclampsia , no known fetal problems;Avoiding the enema, Intercourse, laxatives, the use of herbal medicines, chemical or traditional methods for induction of labor; Lack of vaginal examination 24 hours before the begining till end of the study; Exclusion criterias: appears possible side effects of drugs such as headache, nausea, diarrhea and etc, those who consume them is less than two capsule per day, withdrew from the partnership at any stage of the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ripening Of cervix. Timepoint: During the first week of intervention and labor. Method of measurement: bishop score Table. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of first? second and third stages of labor. Timepoint: During the first week of intervention and labor. Method of measurement: chronometer/Examination /check list/observation.;Type of delivery. Timepoint: During the first week of intervention and labor. Method of measurement: End of study/observation.;Infant apgar score. Timepoint: first and fifth minute after delivery. Method of measurement: 7 and more, under 7(According to Apgar table).;Neonatal transport to NICU. Timepoint: During the first 24 hours after childbirth. Method of measurement: check list.;Induction. Timepoint: During the labor. Method of measurement: check list/observation.;The duration of using oxytocin in the active phase. Timepoint: During labor. Method of measurement: chronometer/check list/observation. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public Contactmahnaz kalati
The international branch of Iran University of Medical Sciences and Heath
Outcome results
None listed