Status:
COMPLETED
Ritgens Maneuver for the Prevention of Anal Sphincter Tears at Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
Lund University Hospital
Conditions:
Perineal Lacerations
Eligibility:
FEMALE
16-44 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the investigation was to assess whether routine use of the modified Ritgen´s maneuver decreases the risk of anal sphincter injury at delivery, compared with simple manual protection of the ...
Detailed Description
This application is made retroactively - the study was performed during December 1st, 1999 to July 31st, 2001, at Lund University Hospital and Helsingborg Hospital. Primigravid women in the area were ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women with singleton pregnancy and a fetus in cephalic presentation
- admitted for labor
- rupture of the membranes or induction after 37 completed gestational weeks
- and reaching full cervical dilatation.
Exclusion
- Operative delivery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 1999
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2001
Estimated Enrollment :
1623 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00652977
Start Date
December 1 1999
End Date
July 1 2001
Last Update
April 7 2008
Active Locations (2)
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1
Helsingborgs lasarett
Helsingborg, Sweden, 25187
2
Lund Univeristy Hospital
Lund, Sweden, 221 85