Steroid comparison for baby's heart tracing before delivery
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two common steroids, dexamethasone and betamethasone, given to mothers before early delivery to see how each affects the baby's heartbeat. It may help doctors choose the safer option for babies at risk of early birth.
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Who can take part
- You are having signs of preterm labor (labor starting too early)
- Your water has broken before labor starts (preterm prelabor rupture of membranes)
- You have bleeding in the third trimester due to the placenta covering the cervix
- Your baby does not have growth problems or low amniotic fluid
- You are not taking any medicines that could affect the baby's heart rate
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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