Induction of labor with dexamethasone.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Dexamethasone tablets labeled as Tablet A are delivered by a non-interventionist in the study. Dexamethasone is administered in the amount of 8 mg in the form of 2
Sponsors
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primiparous pregnant mother singleton pregnancy full pregnancy (37 weeks and 6 days and more) age between 18 and 35 years normal body mass index 18.5 to 24.9 the fetus must be in cephalic position Bishop's score =4 estimated fetal weight of 2500-4000 grams the gynecologist and obstetrician make the patient a candidate for termination of pregnancy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: If the pregnant woman use any hormones or herbal medicines (traditional medicines), herbal/natural products, or conventional/prescribed medicines during her pregnancy Those with the following pre-existing conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, a history of obstetric complications such as preeclampsia or eclampsia, or HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) Those with a previous presentation with fetal inactivity/decreased fetal movements Those with a previous presentation with a history of maternal hemorrhage
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cervical preparation rate for labor induction in primiparous pregnant mothers. Timepoint: During labor, the first minute, and the fifth minute after delivery. Method of measurement: Cervical preparation dosage form for labor induction. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Newborn Apgar score. Timepoint: The first and fifth minutes after birth. Method of measurement: The Apgar score, also known as APGAR, is an acronym for 5 criteria that are each examined separately: Skin color (Appearance), Pulse or heart rate (Pulse), Reflex reactions (Grimace), Muscle tone or consistency (Activity), and Respiration.;Bishop Score. Timepoint: The initial visit of the pregnant woman and entry into the study and during delivery. Method of measurement: Based on 5 components of dilation, effacement, consistency, cervical position, and organ position, demonstrated through pelvic examination, each of which is given a score from 0 to 3. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSetareh Jami
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed