Comparison of Low-dose and High-dose Oxytocin Regimens for Labor Augmentation
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2020-09-28
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Oxytocin is a medication that is often used to strengthen contractions to overcome delayed
labor progress. The primary aim of this study is to determine whether receiving a higher dose
of oxytocin lowers the chance of needing a cesarean section when compared to a lower dose of
oxytocin. Other aims include examining the relationship between dose of oxytocin regimen and
length of labor, postpartum hemorrhage, intrauterine infection, umbilical cord gas, neonatal
Apgar score <5 at 5 minutes, and need for neonatal intensive care.