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Mean duration of the different stages of labour
| Variable | Treatment group | Placebo group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| First stage active phase (minutes) | 183.0±35.6 | 316.0±52.2 | 0.046 |
| Second stage (minutes) | 25.1±6.2 | 34.5±5.5 | 0.322 |
| Third stage (minutes) | 8.7±3.4 | 11.1±2.0 | 0.082 |
| Total duration (minutes) | 216.8±38.9 | 358.5±65.8 | 0.243 |
