External version of a foetus in breech position
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Maatschap gynaecologie Catharina-ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Single pregnancy -Gestation of 35 weeks or more -Appropriate knowledge of the Dutch language -Foetus in any of the 4 types of breech presentation: • Frank breech presentation (highest incidence) • Complete breech presentation (nonfrank breech presentation) • Incomplete breech presentation • Footling presentation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Indications for caesarean delivery irrespective of presentation (eg, placenta previa) • Previous caesarean section • Previous abruptio placenta • Multiple pregnancy • Ruptured membranes • Nonreassuring fetal monitoring test results • Hyperextended fetal head • Significant fetal or uterine anomaly • Use of thyroid medication • Maternal autoimmune diseases such as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis • Intra-uterine growth retardation • Oligo or anhydramnion • Hiv-positive women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main study parameters/endpoints: Main study parameter is the difference in mean FT4 (thyroid hormone) in women with successful ECV compared to those with no successful outcome of ECV. Moreover the independent relation between maternal mood state versus successful ECV will be assessed. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A secondary outcome is to evaluate whether neonatal thyroid parameters is associated with ECV. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed