Comparison of placement of the inflated transcervical Foley catheter for 6 or 12 hours in the labour induction of women with one previous Caesarean birth
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Induction of labourPregnancy and Childbirth
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN58643025
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity Malaya Medical Centre
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 126
Inclusion Criteria
1. One previous transverse lower segment Caesarean delivery
2. Bishop score = 5
3. Age =18 years
4. Term pregnancy >36 weeks gestation
5. Singleton pregnancy
6. Cephalic presentation
7. Intact membrane
8. Reassuring fetal heart rate tracing
9. Absence of significant contraction =2 in 10 minutes
10. Successful Foley catheter insertion
Exclusion Criteria
1. History of hysterotomy/uterine perforation/myomectomy
2. Preference for repeat caesarean section
3. Latex allergy
4. Estimated fetal weight <2 kg or >4 kg
5. Placenta previa including minor previa
6. Major fetal malformations
7. Contraindication for vaginal delivery
8. Patient who is suspected COVID-19 infection or SARS-CoV-2 positive
9. Inability to given consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Foley catheter insertion to birth interval (hours) measured using patient records
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method