The Efficacy of Early Amniotomy for Induction of Labor
Not Applicable
Withdrawn
- Conditions
- Labor, Induced
- Registration Number
- NCT00133016
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy of early amniotomy on reducing both the duration of labor and the frequency of dystocia in nulliparous women undergoing an induction of labor. This research project is a prospective, parallel clinical trial, in which subjects are randomized into one of two treatment groups: those who undergo early amniotomy and those who do not undergo early artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
- Gestational age > 37 weeks (using established National Institute of Child Health and Human Development [NICHD] dating criteria)
- Nulliparous (i.e., first term pregnancy)
- Admitted to the hospital for induction of labor
- Singleton pregnancy
- Fetal head applied to the cervix
- The ability to understand the requirements of the study, as determined by the study nurse
Exclusion Criteria
- Premature rupture of amniotic membranes
- Cervical dilation > 4 cm
- Vaginal bleeding
- Major fetal abnormalities that are known at time of admission
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
🇺🇸Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States