Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Vomiting | |||||
RCT |
40 women with intractable hyperemesis gravidarum admitted to intensive care at <16 weeks' gestation |
Reduction of mean number of vomiting episodes
day 2
41% with intravenous hydrocortisone for 1 week 17% with intravenous metoclopramide for 1 week |
P <0.0001 |
Effect size not calculated | hydrocortisone |
RCT |
40 women with intractable hyperemesis gravidarum admitted to intensive care at <16 weeks' gestation |
Reduction of mean number of vomiting episodes
day 3
72% with intravenous hydrocortisone for 1 week 51% with intravenous metoclopramide for 1 week |
P <0.0001 |
Effect size not calculated | hydrocortisone |
RCT |
40 women with intractable hyperemesis gravidarum admitted to intensive care at <16 weeks' gestation |
Reduction of mean number of vomiting episodes
day 7
96% with intravenous hydrocortisone for 1 week 77% with intravenous metoclopramide for 1 week |
P <0.0001 |
Effect size not calculated | hydrocortisone |