ASSESSMENT OF PERINATAL OUTCOME AFTER USING NIFEDIPINE VERSUS PLACEBO IN THE TREATMENT OF PRETERM PRELABOR RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES (Randomized controlled study)

Abstract

Background: Preterm birth is the most common cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide and accounts for approximately 75% of all neonatal deaths and 50% of childhood neurological morbidities. Around one-third of preterm deliveries start with preterm pre-labor rupture of membranes (PPROM). Objective: To assess the value of Nifedipine to change the perinatal outcome in cases of preterm pre-labor rupture of membranes. Patients and methods: This was a randomized, controlled study that included and followed 200 pregnant women. One hundred pregnant women were recruited in the Nifedipine group in addition to 100 pregnant women were recruited as a control group from Obstetric Department of Shebin El Kom Teaching Hospital during the period form to 2017-2019. Results: In this randomized clinical trial among women with PPROM without contractions, we found no significant differences between treatment with nifedipine or placebo in terms of perinatal outcomes and prolongation of pregnancy. Conclusion: On perinatal outcomes or prolongation of pregnancy in women with PPROM without contractions.