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Nifedipine vs Placebo for Maintenance Tocolysis of Preterm Labor.

Information source: Stanford University
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on August 23, 2015
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Condition(s) targeted: Obstetric Labor, Premature; Venous Thrombosis

Intervention: Nifedipine (Drug)

Phase: N/A

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Stanford University

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Yasser Yehia El-Sayed, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Stanford University

Summary

Comparing nifedipine to placebo for the maintenance tocolysis of preterm labor

Clinical Details

Official title: Nifedipine for the Maintenance Tocolysis of Preterm Labor: Comparison to Placebo in a Prospective, Randomized Double Blind Trial

Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Primary outcome: Achieving 37 weeks gestation

Secondary outcome:

Incidence of recurrent preterm labor

Neonatal outcomes

Detailed description: To estimate whether maintenance nifedipine tocolysis after arrested preterm labor prolongs pregnancy and improves neonatal outcomes.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: 55 Years. Gender(s): Female.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- arrested preterm labor

Exclusion Criteria:

- ruptured membranes, fetal distress, placenta previa, placental abruption, maternal

medical contraindication to tocolysis

Locations and Contacts

Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305, United States
Additional Information

Starting date: November 2001
Last updated: June 10, 2011

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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