Labor
Conditions
Brief summary
Spasmolytic drugs are frequently used in delivery rooms to overcome cervical spasms and thus reduce the duration of labor. The aim of this randomized double blind placebo controlled trial is to study the efficacy of hyoscine butylbromide (HBB) for shortening of the first stage of labor in primigravid women.
Interventions
will be given during first stage of labor intravenously
placebo
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Primigravid women. 2. Singleton pregnancy. 3. Presenting by the vertex. 4. Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks 5. In active phase of labor with a cervical dilatation between 4-5 cm, with either intact membranes or spontaneous rupture of membranes for less than 12 h
Exclusion criteria
1. Previous uterine scarring. 2. Malpresentation. 3. Antepartum hemorrhage. 4. Labor induction 5. Contraindication to vaginal delivery. 6. Contraindication to hyoscine.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| duration of first stage of labor | 6 months | duration |
Countries
Egypt