Lactated Ringer's and Dextrose 5% vs Only Lactated Ringer's in Labor

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.

NCT Number	NCT07124130
Lead Sponsor	Eastern Virginia Medical School Collaborators: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Conditions	Induced Labor
Enrollment	158 participants
Start Date	2025-09
Primary Completion	2026-03 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-22