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

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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637