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Comparing the Shape and Frequency of Uterine Contractions

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Samira Ebrahimzadeh Zagami, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01649063
First received: July 21, 2012
Last updated: July 24, 2012
Last verified: July 2012
History of Changes
  Purpose

Dystocia is the most common indication for primary cesarean section. The most common cause of dystocia is uterine dysfunction. In all cephalopelvic disproportion studies, more attention is usually paid on fetus and pelvic rather than on the role of uterine contraction in delivery. So we decided to determine the relationship between dystocia and uterine contraction patterns.


Condition
Uterine Contractions
Delivery

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Principle Investigator

Further study details as provided by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • the shape and frequency of uterine contractions [ Time Frame: up to 15 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
    Uterus contractions were recorded using electronic fetal monitoring at the beginning of the active phase of labor (dilatation 3-5 cm) for 30 min.


Enrollment: 95
Study Start Date: April 2010
Study Completion Date: July 2011
Primary Completion Date: June 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Groups/Cohorts
the shape and frequency of uterine contractions in delivery
Uterine contractions were recorded by using fetal monitoring system (Model FC1400) at the beginning of the active phase (cervical dilatation 3-4 cm) for 30 min in two groups.
the shape and frequency of uterine contractions in cesarean
Uterine contractions were recorded by using fetal monitoring system (Model FC1400) at the beginning of the active phase (cervical dilatation 3-4 cm) for 30 min in two groups.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 35 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

primiparous women

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age 18-35 years
  • singleton pregnancy with cephalic term presentation
  • tendency to do vaginal delivery
  • having no medical or mental diseases
  • having no pregnancy complications
  • Intact membranes
  • BMI<26

Exclusion Criteria:

  • using oxytocin before and during the monitoring of contractions
  • performing cesarean section for any reason except arrested delivery or pelvic constriction
  • the birth weight< 2500 or >4000
  • using the analgesia such as epidural anesthesia morphine and pethidine during the study
  Contacts and Locations
No Contacts or Locations Provided
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Samira Ebrahimzadeh Zagami, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01649063     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: vaginal delivery and cesarean
Study First Received: July 21, 2012
Last Updated: July 24, 2012
Health Authority: Iran: Ethics Committee

Keywords provided by Mashhad University of Medical Sciences:
Uterine contraction;
Shape; Frequency;
First stage labor;
Fall
Rise ratio.

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 18, 2013