Status:

WITHDRAWN

MgSO4 vs Metoclopramide for Headache in Pregnant Women

Lead Sponsor:

Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Conditions:

Headache

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The study will compare effectiveness of intravenous magnesium sulfate to that of intravenous metoclopramide (Reglan®) for acute headache in pregnant women. We will randomize pregnant women who present...

Detailed Description

Metoclopramide and prochlorperazine (Compazine®), antiemetic dopamine receptor antagonists, are widely used for headache treatment in North American emergency departments. Metoclopramide, FDA pregnanc...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pregnant, 18-75
  • Headache rated 4 or greater on a 0-10 pain scale

Exclusion

  • New objective neurologic abnormality at the time of exam
  • Temperature \>100.4
  • Allergy or intolerance to study medications
  • Suspected of confirmed preeclampsia/eclampsia
  • Complete heart block
  • Hypotension, SBP\<85
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • End stage renal failure

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00632606

Start Date

August 1 2008

End Date

March 1 2010

Last Update

December 25 2012

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Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02905