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Caesarean Section Following Induction of Labour in Nulliparous Women with an Unfavourable Cervix: a Comparison of Three Ripening Agents - PGE2 Gel, Single or Double Balloon Catheter

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Induction of labour in nulliparous women with unfavourable cervix
Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Fetal medicine and complications of pregnancy
Registration Number
ACTRN12609000186257
Lead Sponsor
The University of Western Australia
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
330
Inclusion Criteria

Nulliparous women.
Over 36 weeks’ gestation.
Singleton fetus in cephalic presentation. Intact membranes.
Modified Bishop score of 0 to 4

Exclusion Criteria

Previous uterine surgery
Low-lying placenta
Any active or purulent infection of the lower vaginal tract
Abnormal pre-induction fetal heart rate (FHR) tracing

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
% with caesarean section.[completion of labour]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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