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4cm vs 5cm vs 6cm active phase of labour trial

A comparison of labour progress and pregnancy outcomes in nulliparous women in whom diagnosis of active phase labour was based on 4cm, 5cm and 6cm cervical dilatation: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202305811094904
Enrollment
132
Registered
2023-05-09
Start date
2023-05-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Interventions

4cm cervical dilatation as time of commencement of active phase of labour
5cm cervical dilatation as time of commencement of active phase of labour
6cm cervical dilatation as time of commencement of active phase of labour

Sponsors

DR ILIKANNU SAMUEL OKWUCHUKWU
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Willingness and consent to participate in the study 2. Nulliparity 3. Singleton viable intrauterine pregnancy 4. Term gestation (37-42weeks) 5. Active phase of labour (4cm or 5cm or 6cm) 6. Intact membranes 7. Cephalic presentation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any contraindication to vaginal delivery 2. Multiple pregnancy 3. Ruptured membrane 4. Multiparas

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The Primary outcome measure will be the rate of cervical dilatation in each arm of the study—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The Secondary outcome measures will include route of delivery, duration of active phase of labour, duration of first, second and third stages of labour, augmentation rate, incidence of post-partum haemorrhage, occurrence of retained placenta, perineal tear incidence, Apgar score at 1 and 5minute and need for neonatal admission.—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactSAMUEL ILIKANNU

Senior Resident

dr.ilikannu@gmail.com+2348038411984

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026