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NCT03520530 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Mouth Guard Use in the Second Stage of Labor
A NA study of Labor Long and Dystocia; Fetal, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 154
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03520530: Completed NA study of Labor Long and Dystocia; Fetal, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services.
NCT03520530 is a NA study of Labor Long and Dystocia; Fetal that has completed, run by Christiana Care Health Services. The registered enrollment target is 154 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03520530, a NA study of Labor Long and Dystocia; Fetal, has completed, sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 154 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Shortening the second stage of labor, the time spent pushing the baby out, is important for positive mother and infant's outcomes. Lack of progress of labor for any reason is the most common reason for cesarean section in women having their first baby and the second most common reason for cesarean section in women who have already had a baby. In 2014, a large study done across the United States showed increases in complications in both mother and infant when pushing was prolonged, including uterine infection, postpartum hemorrhage, more extensive vaginal tearing, shoulder dystocia, 5 minute Apgar score less than 4, infant admission to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and neonatal infections. Therefore, the challenge is to consider alternative practices in order to maximize a mother's chance of a vaginal delivery and minimize these associated risks to both mother and baby. Mouth guards are used primarily in contact sports, and have been demonstrated to reduce or prevent injury to the teeth. Additionally, it has been proposed that wearing a mouth guard increases the strength of different muscle groups. A recent randomized controlled pilot study including women with their first pregnancy using a dental support device (DSD) during the second stage of labor evaluated the length of the second stage and outcomes. They found a significant decrease of 38% in the length of pushing time in the group that used a DSD. Additionally, there was a decreased rate of cesarean section in this group, however a p-value was not reported. This study only included 64 patients. A second, larger trial did not find a significant difference in pushing time, however the rate of interventions such as a vacuum or forceps-assisted vaginal delivery and cesarean section were much higher in the control group due to prolonged pushing. The results of the second study are contradictory in nature, yet the researchers do not provide hypotheses into why this may be. It is clear from the previously mentioned s
Primary Outcome
Time in minutes
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Mouth Guard
Study Locations (1)
Delaware
- Christiana Care Health System - Newark
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 154 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-05-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-12-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03520530 record still lists
NCT03520530 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 154 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Labor Long appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Mouth Guard is the first listed.
NCT03520530 reports a single indexed study location in Delaware.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03520530 about?
NCT03520530 is a clinical study titled "Mouth Guard Use in the Second Stage of Labor". Shortening the second stage of labor, the time spent pushing the baby out, is important for positive mother and infant's outcomes. Lack of progress of labor for any reason is the most common reason for cesarean section in women having their first baby and the second most common reason for cesarean s...
What is the current status of trial NCT03520530?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 154 participants. The study started on 2018-05-09. Estimated completion is 2019-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03520530 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Labor Long, Dystocia; Fetal, Cesarean Section, Affecting Fetus or Newborn.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03520530?
The interventions under investigation include: Mouth Guard (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03520530?
This trial is sponsored by Christiana Care Health Services, which has 82 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03520530 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Delaware. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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