~29 spots leftby Mar 2026

Propranolol Rescue of Prolonged Labor

(PROPEL Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+1 other location
Overseen byLisa Levine, MD, MSCE
Age: Any Age
Sex: Female
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Lisa Levine
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data
Approved in 3 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?A double-blind placebo controlled randomized trial comparing cesarean delivery rates in women given IV propranolol versus placebo for treatment of prolonged labor.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

English-speaking
>= 36 weeks gestation
Singleton pregnancy
+3 more

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: PropranololActive Control1 Intervention
IV Propranolol - 2mg; one possible repeat dose β‰₯2 hours later
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Normal saline placebo- 2 mL; one possible repeat dose β‰₯2 hours later

Propranolol Hydrochloride is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Approved in United States as Inderal for:
  • Hypertension
  • Angina pectoris
  • Arrhythmias
  • Migraine prophylaxis
  • Performance anxiety
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Approved in European Union as Inderal for:
  • Hypertension
  • Angina pectoris
  • Arrhythmias
  • Migraine prophylaxis
  • Performance anxiety
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Approved in Canada as Inderal for:
  • Hypertension
  • Angina pectoris
  • Arrhythmias
  • Migraine prophylaxis
  • Performance anxiety

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
Pennsylvania HospitalPhiladelphia, PA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Lisa LevineLead Sponsor

References