Fertility-female Paediatrics
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Singleton pregnancy. • Gestational age = 37 weeks. • Vertex presentation. • Active first stage of labor (cervical dilation = 4 cm). • Low-risk pregnancy (no hypertension, diabetes, IUGR, or other significant complications).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Multiple gestation. • Known major fetal anomaly. • Non-vertex presentation. • Indication for continuous CTG (e.g., meconium-stained liquor, antepartum hemorrhage). • Maternal refusal
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV) of a 10 minute CTG versus a standard 30-minute CTG in detecting fetal acidaemia defined as (umbilical venous pH < 7.25). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • To compare the average monitoring time required for each protocol. • Neonatal outcomes (Apgar score, NICU admission) • To measure healthcare provider satisfaction with shortened CTG | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
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