Which drainage method is better for polyhydramnios?

NCT ID NCT00236340

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at two techniques for removing extra amniotic fluid in pregnant women with polyhydramnios (too much fluid). One method uses a syringe to manually pull out fluid, while the other uses a continuous suction machine. Researchers measured pain, fluid volume removed, and safety for mother and baby. The goal is to find which approach works best with the least discomfort.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

amniotic fluid drainage (syringe or continuous suction)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify a safer, less painful way to drain excess amniotic fluid during pregnancy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all cases. Both methods carry risks like infection or preterm labor.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

polyhydramnios

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Bretonneau

    Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, 37000, France