Status:
COMPLETED
Different Approaches to Maternal Hypotension During Cesarean Section
Lead Sponsor:
University of Parma
Collaborating Sponsors:
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma
Conditions:
Pregnancy
Cesarean Section
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-50 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare two different therapeutic approaches to blood pressure reduction: pharmacological vs. non-pharmacological. The setting is that of patients undergoing scheduled Cesa...
Detailed Description
The supine hypotensive syndrome of pregnancy is induced by compression of the inferior caval vein by the enlarged uterus. It occurs in approximately 8% of pregnant women at term. More patients may dev...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients undergoing spinal anesthesia for elective Cesarean section
- Patients in ASA Physical Status Class I or II
- Informed written consent to participation
- Positive Supine Stress Test
Exclusion
- Any known fetal pathology
- Indication to general anesthesia
- Known allergy to any of the study drugs
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00991627
Start Date
September 1 2009
End Date
August 1 2010
Last Update
August 27 2010
Active Locations (1)
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University and Hospital of Parma (Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma)
Parma, PR, Italy, 43126