Tugging the Foley catheter (a balloon inflated inside the womb) every three hours in the labour induction of women in their first birth
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- ulliparous women undergoing induction of labour with Foley catheterPregnancy and Childbirth
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN11140013
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity Malaya Medical Centre
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Ongoing
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 260
Inclusion Criteria
1. Nulliparous
2. Age =18 years
3. Gestational age of = 37 weeks
4. Singleton pregnancy
5. Cephalic presentation
6. Intact membrane
7. Reassuring fetal heart rate tracing
8. Absence of significant contraction = 2 in 10 minutes
9. Successful Foley insertion for induction of labour
Exclusion Criteria
1. History of uterine perforation/ previous myomectomy
2. Latex Allergy
3. Estimated fetal weight < 2 kg or > 4 kg
4. Known major fetal malformations
5. Contraindication for vaginal delivery
6. Patient who is suspected COVID 19 infection or COVID 19 positive
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> Measured after birth:<br> 1. Foley’s catheter insertion to delivery interval (min) using patient records<br> 2. Maternal satisfaction with the labour induction process (using an 11-point 0 to 10 visual numerical rating scale)<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method