High Dose Versus Low Dose Oxytocin for Augmentation of Delayed Labour in Obese Women

Summary

Obesity is one of the biggest public health problems of the 21st century as it increases the risk of many co-morbid medical conditions. Obesity in pregnancy places women at higher risk of obstetrical complications during pregnancy, delivery and puerperium. Obesity is a risk factor for cesarean delivery, failed induction of labor and labor dystocia, and prolonged labor curves especially among women with class III obesity.

Timeline

Start

2018-09-01

Primary completion

2020-08-31

Completion

2021-10-19

Drugs

Indications