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External Cephalic Version Immediately Before a Caesarean Delivery

NCT05020340 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 42

Last updated 2021-08-25

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Summary

Fetal malpresentation at term affects around 5% of pregnancy and breech presentation is the most common type of malpresentation. It is a common indication for a Caesarean delivery. External cephalic version (ECV) refers to turning the fetus manually and aims to increase the success of vaginal birth by reducing the need for Caesarean section.

Conditions

  • Malpresentation Before Labor Affecting Fetus or Newborn

Interventions

PROCEDURE

External cephalic version

In the intervention group, ECV will be performed by two operators with one of them having experience of ≥ 5 successful ECV. The procedure will be performed by the first operator under real time continuous ultrasonographic guidance. The fetal head and buttock will be grasped by both hands and attempt to rotate the fetus to a longitudinal lie either in a clockwise or anti-clockwise fashion. The second operator will perform the ECV if the first operator fails the procedure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The University of Hong Kong

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-08-31
Primary Completion
2024-07-31
Completion
2025-07-31

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