Using a partogram to manage labor effectively
The Utility of Partogram in Management of Active Labor in Primigravidae and Its Impact In Qena Governorate
This study tests if using a partogram to track labor can help first-time moms aged 20 to 35 have smoother deliveries and better outcomes for themselves and their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Egymedicalpedia Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Assiut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06575387 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the partogram, a graphical tool used to monitor labor progress, in preventing prolonged labor and improving outcomes for mothers and newborns. By providing a visual representation of labor progression, the partogram aims to facilitate timely interventions when complications arise. The study focuses on primigravida women aged 20 to 35 years with singleton pregnancies, assessing the impact of the partogram on labor management in a clinical setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are first-time pregnant women aged 20 to 35 years, with a singleton pregnancy and cervical dilation of less than 7 cm during the first stage of labor.
Not a fit: Patients with high-risk pregnancies, abnormal presentations, or multiple fetuses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to safer labor experiences and improved health outcomes for both mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that the use of partograms can significantly improve labor management and outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Primigravida, 20 and 35 years old * Gestational age 37 - 41 weeks with vertex presentation * Singleton pregnancy * Spontaneous or induced labour * First stage of labour with cervical dilatation \< than 7 cm. Exclusion Criteria: * Abnormal presentation * Macrosomic baby * Contacted pelvis * Multifetal gestations * Antepartum haemorrhage * Cases with high risk pregnancy as Severe PIH, Severe anaemia and gestational diabetes mellitus. * Patient refused to enrolled in the research
Where this trial is running
Assiut
- Al-Azhar University hospitals — Assiut, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Manal Ahmed Mohamed, MSC
- Email: dr.menna.ahmed.2015@gmail.com
- Phone: +201143194717
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.