OPTIMISing induction of labour care: oral misoprostol versus balloon dilatation within a stratified inpatient to outpatient setting [The OptiMis-IO study]
- Conditions
- Induction of labourCervical RipeningReproductive Health and Childbirth - Childbirth and postnatal care
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12624000993594
- Lead Sponsor
- Womens' and Childrens' Service, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot yet recruiting
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 280
Live fetus, singleton pregnancy, cephalic presentation, planning a vaginal birth, labour initiated by induction of labour, intact membranes, normal cardiotocography, Modified Bishops Score less than 7 (or ARM not possible), 16 years or older, informed consent to participate (which includes a vaginal examination prior to induction of labour) and intention to follow recommended care. Participants who meet inclusion criteria who are from non-English speaking background and/or culturally diverse backgrounds will be offered interpreters and cultural support during recruitment and consent.
Previous uterine surgery, major fetal congenital anomaly, suspected severe fetal growth restriction, decline to participate, planned caesarean section and non-English speakers without interpreter.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method