The Effect of Hyoscine Butyl Bromide on the First Stage of Labor in Term Pregnancies
Data Collection
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: June 1, 2005
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This study focuses on the effects of a medication called Hyoscine Butyl Bromide, or Buscopan®, during the first stage of labor in term pregnancies. The aim is to understand if this drug can safely speed up the process of cervical effacement and dilatation, potentially shortening the labor duration. This research is important as it could provide a new option for managing labor, potentially benefiting pregnant individuals and their babies. The study also investigates whether the use of Hyoscine Butyl Bromide during labor increases any risks, such as blood loss, the need for Caesarean deliveries, or lower neonatal APGAR scores. The study is designed as a double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial. This means that participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups, with one group receiving Hyoscine Butyl Bromide and the other group receiving a placebo (a harmless substance like normal saline that has no effect). Neither the participants nor the researchers know who is receiving the medication or the placebo. The study measures the effectiveness of Hyoscine Butyl Bromide by observing changes in cervical effacement and dilatation, and the overall duration of the first stage of labor. It also monitors for any potential complications to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.120 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Female
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Criteria
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location