About this trial

Early oxytocin administration at the 2nd stage of labor is associated with a higher rate of vaginal delivery, shorter second stage duration, and fewer adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Singleton pregnancy

Maternal age ≥ 18 years' old

Oxytocin administration initiated or renewed during second stage of labor

Disqualifiers

Maternal age < 18 years' old

Multiple gestation pregnancy

Known fetal malformations

Uterine scar

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Oxytocin

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Rambam medical health campus31999, Haifa Israel

Sponsors and collaborators

Rambam Health Care Campus

Lead sponsor