Hand Forceps vs. Conventional One-hand Technique for Fetal Head Extraction During Cesarean Section
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Pregnancy Related, Delivery Complication, Cesarean Delivery Affecting Fetus
In brief
The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of an innovative two-hand (hand forceps) fetal head extraction technique during the transverse cesarean sections (LTCS) by comparing with the conventional one-hand technique used worldwide for centuries. The primary research question of the study is whether two-hand fetal head extraction technique results in quicker head delivery. The secondary research question is whether two-hand technique would cause increased incidence of extension of uterine incision as well as other adverse events while compared to conventional one-hand technique. Our hypothesis is that two-hand technique would speed up fetal head delivery without increasing the risk of extension of uterine incision as well as other adverse events, in the meantime, maternal discomfort will be significantly reduced since fundal pressure will not be required during the fetal head delivery.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04159857
- Run by
- The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
- People needed
- 52
- Starts
- 2020-01-28
- Expected to finish
- 2022-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2022-04-06
Who can join
Age: any. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Gestational age (GA) 37 weeks or above with cephalic presentation
- Planned low transverse uterine incision
- Cervical dilation <= 6cm
- Station < 0.
You may not qualify if…
- Preterm GA <37 weeks
- Planned classical C-section
- Unable or unwilling to afford abdominal pressure during the delivery of fetal head
- Advanced cervical dilation >6cm
- Station >=0
Where it is running
- Reading Hospital Labor & Delivery — West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)
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