Parenteral Lactated Ringer's Plus Dextrose 5% vs Lactated Ringer's in Labor: A Randomized Control Trial on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine which of two types of standard intravenous (IV) fluids (a combination of 5% dextrose and Lactated Ringers solution and Lactated Ringers solution alone) has a better influence on labor when inducing labor in pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the use of 5% dextrose and Lactated Ringers lead to a shorter labor than the use of just Lactated Ringers? 2. Does the use of 5% dextrose and Lactated Ringers increase the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia when compared to Lactated Ringers? Participants in this trial will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a group that receives a solution of 5% dextrose and Lactated Ringers, and a group that receives Lactated Ringers alone. Researchers will compare the outcomes of the two groups to see which IV fluid is more effective.

Eligibility

Age range

18+ years

Sex

Female

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Drug
  5% Dextrose (D5) in Normal Saline (NS)

  A solution of 5% dextrose and lactate ringer will be given to one group of participants.

• Drug
  Lactate Ringer

  A Lactate Ringer solution will be given to one group of participants.

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