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NCT05080309 Effect of Oral Carbohydrate Intake > 44kCal Per Hour During Labour on the Rate of Instrumental Vaginal Delivery

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NCT ID NCT05080309
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Hospital, Caen
Condition Delivery Complication
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 600 participants
Start Date 2022-02-11
Primary Completion 2028-02-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
carbohydrate oral intakefree water only

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 600 participants in total. It began in 2022-02-11 with a primary completion date of 2028-02-01.

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Brief Summary

Carbohydrate intake during physical exercise improves muscle performance and decreases fatigue. We hypothesized that carbohydrate intake during labor which is a period of significant physical activity can decrease the instrumental vaginal delivery rate. In a previous study we reported a trend toward a decrease in instrumental vaginal delivery and the mount of carbohydrate intake during labour. However due to some limitations no clear conclusion could be drawn. The present study is designed to examine the relationship between a high calory oral intake (\>44 kCal/hour during labour) and the rate of instrumental delivery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * nulliparous women * singleton pregnancy * social insurance * uncomplicated pregnancy * no contraindication to vaginal delivery Exclusion Criteria: * scheduled caesarean section * labor \< 37 weeks of gestational age * cervical dilation \> 8cm at inclusion * scheduled induced delivery * contraindication to pushing effort during labor and delivery * BMI \> 40 kg/m2 * medical history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

jean-luc hanouz

✉ hanouz-jl@chu-caen.fr

📞 33 2 31 06 47 36

Principal Investigator

jean-luc hanouz, M.D., Ph.D.

STUDY CHAIR

University Hospital of Caen

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05080309 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Delivery Complication. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05080309 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05080309 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hanouz-jl@chu-caen.fr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05080309 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Caen, France.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05080309 clinical trial?

NCT05080309 is sponsored by University Hospital, Caen. The principal investigator is jean-luc hanouz, M.D., Ph.D. at University Hospital of Caen. The trial plans to enroll 600 participants.

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