Prophylactic oral nifedipine to reduce preterm delivery: a randomized controlled trial in women at high risk

To establish the efficacy of prophylactic nifedipine vs. placebo in reducing spontaneous preterm delivery in asymptomatic women at high risk for preterm delivery.

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