Induction of labour
Conditions
Interventions
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
Placebo
Sponsors
Oyenmwen Amadasun
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Nulliparity Gestational age of pregnancy of 39 to 42 weeks Unfavourable Bishop score of less than 6 Singleton pregnancy Cephalic presenting fetus Normal amniotic fluid Reassuring cardiotocograph No congenital foetal anomaly
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Maternal medical conditions example, hypertension, preeclampsia, hyperglyaemic states Fetal macrosomia Multiple gestation Breech presentation of foetus History of rupture of membranes Previous uterine surgery, previous caesarean section Women who do not give consent Women with favourable Bishop score of more than 6
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Bishop score following ripening and duration between the onset of induction of labour (IOL) to attainment of 4cm cervical dilatation or more. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration from onset of IOL to full cervical dilatation, duration of second and third stages of labour, Apgar score, meconium stained liquor, maternal blood pressure postpartum, maternal random blood sugar levels, presence of postpartum haemorrhage, neonatal intensive care unit admission. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactOyenmwen Amadasun
Senior Resident Doctor
Outcome results
None listed