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

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, CAEN · Oct 13, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at whether drinking a high amount of carbohydrates (sugars and starches that provide energy) during labor can reduce the need for assisted vaginal delivery, such as using forceps or a vacuum. Since labor is physically demanding, the idea is that extra energy from carbohydrates might help mothers push more effectively and lower the chances of needing instruments to help deliver the baby.

The study is open to first-time pregnant women carrying one baby, who have a straightforward pregnancy and no health issues that could affect delivery. Women who are already scheduled for a C-section, have certain medical conditions, or have advanced labor won’t be eligible. Participants will be asked to consume more than 44 calories per hour from carbohydrates while in labor. This study is still recruiting women who meet these criteria and are interested in helping researchers understand if this approach can make labor safer and less complicated.

Gender

FEMALE

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