Status:
TERMINATED
Ambulation With Labor Epidural in Obese Women
Lead Sponsor:
University of Chicago
Conditions:
Obesity
Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if ambulation with a labor epidural in place is associated with decreased rate of cesarean delivery in obese patients.
Detailed Description
Obese women are known to have increased risk of cesarean delivery and prolonged labors. Low concentration epidural analgesia can achieve pain relief and allow for ambulation. Prior investigations have...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects capable of giving consent Singleton pregnancy Nulliparous (defined as no previous pregnancy beyond 20 weeks 0 days) Gestational age greater than or equal to 37 weeks BMI \> = 35 at time of delivery admission Adult companion available Anticipated vaginal delivery
Exclusion
- Physical disability precluding ambulation Magnesium Administration Contraindications to neuraxial analgesia Cerclage in current pregnancy Active labor DPE Category III fetal heart tracing Fetal Demise In Utero
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 25 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
14 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04504682
Start Date
August 25 2020
End Date
May 31 2022
Last Update
May 6 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637