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. 2020 Nov 10;2020(11):CD009332. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009332.pub4

NCT00200252.

Methods 3‐arm RCT (not blinded)
Participants 300 women with a singleton pregnancy of at least 32 weeks' gestation in the 3rd stage of labour, undergoing spontaneous vaginal birth in a hospital setting in Canada.
Interventions Trial compared 3 different oxytocin regimens:
  1. 5 IU IV oxytocin

  2. 5 IU IM oxytocin

  3. 10 IU IM oxytocin

Outcomes Change in haematocrit, estimated blood loss, blood loss ≥ 500 mL, blood loss ≥ 1000 mL, hypotension, duration of 3rd stage of labour, blood transfusion, retained placenta, need for dilatation and curettage, hysterectomy, additional uterotonics, antibiotic use, maternal satisfaction, bleeding leading to readmission to hospital.
Notes This study was completed in 2007, but no published results were identified. We have tried to contact trial authors but received no response. This study will be reassessed for inclusion in the next update.