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Comparing two different interventions after balloon catheter induction of labour in women who have not delivered a child before

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Outpatient Foley catheter induction of labour in nulliparous women
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Registration Number
ISRCTN90853814
Lead Sponsor
niversity Malaya Medical Centre
Brief Summary

2023 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37846154/ (added 09/11/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
330
Inclusion Criteria

1. Nulliparous
2. Age 18 years and above
3. Gestational age of = 37weeks at enrolment
4. Scheduled induction of labour
5. Viable pregnancy
6. Cephalic presentation
7. Singleton pregnancy
8. Unfavourable cervix (Bishop score = 5)
9. Absence of significant contraction = 2 in 10 minutes
10. Intact membranes
11. Reassuring pre induction fetal cardiotocography (CTG)
12. Patient has motor vehicle
13. Patient stays about 30 minutes distance from University Malaya Medical Centre

Exclusion Criteria

1. Allergic to latex
2. Multiparous
3. Women with ruptured membranes
4. Contraindication to vaginal delivery
5. Known gross fetal anomaly
6. Fetal weight clinically estimated to be = 2 kg and = 4 kg and confirmed by ultrasound
7. Previous uterine scar (caesarean/myomectomy)

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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