Effect of Intravenous Vitamin C on Intrapartum Maternal Fever After Epidural Labor Analgesia

Launched by KUNYUE LI · Apr 8, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how intravenous vitamin C might help reduce fever in women during labor after receiving an epidural for pain relief. Fever during labor can affect both mothers and their babies, so the researchers want to see if giving vitamin C can improve health outcomes for both. The study is currently looking for participants who are expecting a single baby, are in the right position for delivery, and are planning to have a vaginal birth with an epidural.

To be part of this trial, women must be at full term and meet certain health criteria, such as not having a fever before the epidural or any serious medical conditions. If eligible, participants will receive vitamin C during labor and be monitored for any effects on fever and overall health. This research aims to provide valuable information about potential preventive treatments for fever during labor.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • single-fetus, head position, and full-term vaginal delivery receiving epidural labor analgesia.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • have a fever before epidural analgesia, acute infection on admission, incomplete baseline data, fatal fetal malformations or comorbidities, duration from admission to delivery of more than 72 hours or less than 3 hours, or an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification of ≥ Ⅲ.