Abdominal application of talcum powder or aqueous gel to aid external cephalic version

Powder vs gel for external cephalic version: a randomised trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN87231556

Enrollment

Registered

2012-12-11

Start date

2011-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Clinical obstetrics: in the management of breech presentations Pregnancy and Childbirth Maternal care for breech presentation

Interventions

Abdominal application of talcum powder versus aqueous gel to aid in performing external cephalic version

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Women from 36 weeks and beyond about to undergo external cephalic version 2. Viable Singleton with breech presentation 3. Gestation = 36 weeks ( check for early confirmation of Gestational Age) 4. Intact membranes 5. Not in established labour ( contractions and cervix = 3cm dilated)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Known gross fetal anomaly 2. Severe hypertension ( = 160/110 mmHg or confirmed per-eclampsia) 3. IUGR ( EFW 4 kg 8.3. Uterine anomaly (small fibroids not causing obstruction are acceptable) 8.4. Obstructive pelvic tumour

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Current primary outcome measures as of 03/01/2013: 1. Procedure satisfaction score by Visual Numerical Rating Scale (VNRS) 2. Success rate of external cephalic version Previous primary outcome measures until 03/01/2013: 1. Procedure pain score by Visual Numerical Rating Scale (VNRS) 2. Success rate of external cephalic version	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Provider's satisfaction with powder or gel using VNRS. 2. Post ECV CTG anomalies 3. Cephalic presentation at Birth 4. Caesarean delivery rate 5. Neonatal Outcome (SCN admission, Apgar score, cord pH) 6. Mode of delivery	—

Countries

Malaysia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 8, 2026