Continued versus discontinued oxytocin stimulation in the active phase of labour (CONDISOX): double blind randomised controlled trial
Study (n=1200) found in setting where monitoring of foetal condition & uterine contractions guaranteed, routine discontinuation of oxytocin stimulation may lead to small increase in C-section rate but a reduced risk of uterine hyperstimulation & abnormal foetal heart rate pattern
Source:
British Medical Journal