Comparing IV fluids with and without sugar during induced labor
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of IV fluids given during induced labor to see if adding a little sugar (dextrose) to the standard fluid (Lactated Ringer's) helps mothers and babies. It is for first-time mothers whose labor is being started with medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are having your first baby.
- You are 18 or older.
- You are carrying one baby (not twins or more) and are at full term (37–40 weeks).
- Your labor is being induced (started with medicine).
- Your baby is head-down (cephalic).
- Your cervix is not yet soft or open (Bishop score 6 or less).
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