Enhanced vs. Routine Clear Liquid Intake in Labor

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Abnormal Labor, Failed Induction of Labor, Ketosis

In brief

The goal of the study is to see if the addition of a carbohydrate- and protein-enhanced gel during labor speeds labor and reduces the rate of cesarean delivery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02524002

Run by

Temple University

People needed

76

Starts

2014-08-01

Expected to finish

2017-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-06-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Nulliparity (first baby)
• Admission with the intent to deliver vaginally
• Gestational age >36 weeks
• Age ≥ 18

You may not qualify if…

• Planned cesarean delivery
• Renal Disease
• Preeclampsia
• Diabetes (Pre-gestational or Gestational)
• Allergy to any component of sports drink
• NPO diet by physician

Where it is running

• Temple University Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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