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Lead
University of Cincinnati
With
University Hospital
Primary Objective:
To compare the efficacy of oral nifedipine versus IV magnesium sulfate on the rate of preterm delivery at \<37 weeks in women with preterm labor between 24 and 32 6/7 weeks gestation.
Secondary Objective:
1. To compare maternal side effects between the two tocolytic agents
2. To compare neonatal morbidities between the two study groups.
Age
15–50
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Women in preterm labor between 24 to 32 6/7 weeks' gestation with intact membranes with an age range of 15 to 50 years old.
You may not be if
Cervical dilatation of ≥ 6 cm
Maternal contraindication to tocolysis
Known fetal anomalies
Suspected chorioamnionitis
Nonreassuring fetal heart tracing
Vaginal bleeding due to placenta previa or abruptio placenta
Preterm premature rupture of membranes
Prolapsed membranes
Human immunodeficiency virus positive
Multiple gestation
Patients on procardia within 24 hours of po intake
Magnesium sulfate tocolysis prior to randomization
