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TheEffect of pH on Misoprostol in Induction of Labor

Registration Number
NCT03829592
Lead Sponsor
Aljazeera Hospital
Brief Summary

Misoprostol is a synthetic analogue of the naturally occurring prostaglandin E1. It was initially marketed for the treatment of peptic ulcers due to its mucosal protective and anti-secretory properties, but has commonly been used for the induction of abortion and labour .

Detailed Description

Although initially having been established for oral use, misoprostol tablets are commonly used as vaginal suppositories for the previously purposes. Water or saline are frequently used in common practice to moisten the tablets prior to their administration, however, according to the pharmacokinetics of the drug, it should liquefy better in an acidic medium

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
180
Inclusion Criteria
  • Singleton pregnancies. Gestational age 38-41 weeks. Cephalic presentation
Exclusion Criteria
    1. Multi-fetal pregnancy. 2. Pregnant women less than 38 weeks gestation.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Misoprostol in alkaline mediamisoprostol in an alkaline mediaIntervention : misoprostol in alkaline media will be given to induce labour
misoprostol in neutral mediamisoprostol in a neutral mediaIntervention : misoprostol in a neutral media will be given to women to induce labour
Misoprostol in acidic mediamisoprostol in an acidic mediaIntervention : misoprostol in acidic media will be given to induce labour
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The number of women who will start lactive phase of labour after treatmentwithin 24 hours

the number of women in a group who will enter in active labour faster than other groups

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Algazeerah and Kasralainy hospital

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Giza, Egypt

Algazeerah and Kasralainy hospital
🇪🇬Giza, Egypt
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