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The REDUCED Trial: REDucing the Utilization of CEsarean Sections for Dystocia

Cesarean Section, Dystocia

This project is a clustered randomized controlled trial of a knowledge translation intervention of new ACOG guidelines for the diagnosis of poor progress in labor. The intent is to reduce the rate of cesarean section (CS) in first time mothers at term (\>= 37 weeks), with a vertex presenting singleton fetus, without increasing maternal or neonatal morbidity. The guidelines were developed from data from the Consortium for Safe Labor. The unit of randomization will be sites in Alberta that deliver

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    FEMALE

  • Eligible Ages:

    0 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Centers in Alberta that provide intrapartum care, have facilities to perform cesarean section and deliver at least 70 primparous women annually

Exclusion Criteria:

Study Location

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Stephen Wood, MD

[email protected]
403-944-1438
Study Sponsored By
University of Calgary
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT02874443