Oxytocin And Uterotonic Agent Use For Cesarean Delivery

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The central objective of this study will be to evaluate a standardized, evidence-based regimen versus a conventional regimen for uterotonic drug dosing for elective cesarean delivery

The investigators primary hypothesis is that the proposed uterotonic drug regimen, when compared to conventional dosing regimen, during elective cesarean delivery will:

1. Reduce the overall amount of oxytocin and other uterotonic agents used to obtain satisfactory uterine tone.

Secondary outcomes to be evaluated will be:

1. Reduce the side effects associated with uterotonic drug use

2. Reduce the time to establishment and maintenance of adequate uterine tone

Clinical Trial Description

The current guidelines for the administration of oxytocin during cesarean delivery are diverse, empiric, and vague. A stepwise, standardized, checklist driven algorithm for the use of oxytocin and other uterotonic agents during cesarean delivery is needed to guide practitioners in a clear and concise manner. This algorithm should encompass laboring and non-laboring women, as well as prophylactic and therapeutic uses of oxytocin and other uterotonic agents.

More specifically, the investigators believe that the following points should be incorporated into a protocol: 1) oxytocin should be used in initial doses of less than 5 IU; 2) oxytocin should not be administered as a rapid IV bolus; 3) an initial rapid infusion of oxytocin should be followed by a maintenance infusion; 4) higher initial and infusion doses of oxytocin offer no clinical benefit and should be avoided; and 5) if it appears that oxytocin is not producing effective uterine contractions, other uterotonic drugs acting via different pathways should be considered in a standardized way. ;

Study Design

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01549223
Study type	Interventional
Source	Brigham and Women's Hospital
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 4
Start date	April 2011
Completion date	January 2012

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