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NCT01990612 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management
A NA study of Labor and Delivery, sponsored by The George Washington University Biostatistics Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 6,106
- Enrollment target
- 16
- Study locations
NCT01990612: Completed NA study of Labor and Delivery, sponsored by The George Washington University Biostatistics Center.
NCT01990612 is a NA study of Labor and Delivery that has completed, run by The George Washington University Biostatistics Center. The registered enrollment target is 6,106 participants, above the 1,403-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (335% higher). The trial reports 16 study locations across 11 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01990612, a NA study of Labor and Delivery, has completed, sponsored by The George Washington University Biostatistics Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 6,106 participants
- Enrollment target
- 16
- Study locations
Study Summary
A randomized clinical trial to assess whether elective induction of labor at 39 weeks of gestation compared with expectant management will improve outcomes.
Primary Outcome
Includes any one of: * Perinatal death * Need for respiratory support within 72 hours after birth * Apgar score of 3 or less at 5 minutes * Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy * Seizure * Infection (confirmed sepsis or pneumonia) * Meconium aspiration system * Birth trauma (bone fracture, neurologic injury or retinal hemorrhage) * Intracranial or subaleal hemorrhage * Hypotension requiring vasopressor support
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Elective Induction of Labor
Study Locations (16)
Texas
- Dept of OB/GYN, Southwestern Medical Center, University of Texas - Dallas
- University of Texas - Galveston - Galveston
- University of Texas - Houston - Houston
North Carolina
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill
- Duke University - Durham
Ohio
- Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland
- Ohio State University Hospital - Columbus
Pennsylvania
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
- Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC - Pittsburgh
Alabama
- University of Alabama - Birmingham - Birmingham
California
- Stanford University - Stanford
Colorado
- University of Colorado - Denver
Illinois
- Northwestern University-Prentice Hospital - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 6,106 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01990612 record still lists
NCT01990612 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. Its 6,106 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, above the 1,403-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (335% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Labor and Delivery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Elective Induction of Labor is the first listed.
NCT01990612 lists 16 locations in 11 states (Texas, North Carolina, Ohio).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01990612 about?
NCT01990612 is a clinical study titled "A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management". A randomized clinical trial to assess whether elective induction of labor at 39 weeks of gestation compared with expectant management will improve outcomes.
What is the current status of trial NCT01990612?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 6,106 participants. The study started on 2014-03. Estimated completion is 2018-01.
What conditions does trial NCT01990612 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Labor and Delivery.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01990612?
The interventions under investigation include: Elective Induction of Labor (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01990612?
This trial is sponsored by The George Washington University Biostatistics Center, which has 24 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01990612 being conducted?
This trial has 16 study locations across Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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