Papaverine to shorten pushing phase of labor
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medicine called papaverine can shorten the pushing phase of labor in women whose labor is started with a balloon catheter. If you are planning a vaginal delivery and meet the other criteria, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more)
- Your pregnancy is at 37 to 42 weeks
- You will have labor started with a double-balloon catheter
- You plan to deliver vaginally
- You have not had a previous C-section
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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