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Nifedipine for Acute Tocolysis of Preterm Labor
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Nifedipine, Placebo, and 1 other intervention for Preterm Labor. Completed, enrolled 88 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if nifedipine treatment of women in preterm labor receiving corticosteroids results in postponement of delivery when compared to placebo.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Nifedipine 20 mg orally, then nifedipine 20 mg orally after 90 minutes if still contracting. Continue nifedipine 20 mg orally every 4 hours after the first dose for 48 hours.
Placebo orally, then placebo orally after 90 minutes if still contracting. Continue placebo orally every 4 hours after the first dose for 48 hours.
Usual evaluation, monitoring and care for women with preterm labor.