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The Effect of vaginal wash with 3% acetic acid on the efficacy of vaginal misoprostol for labour induction at term at Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Registration Number
PACTR202305754076736
Lead Sponsor
IMOTALLAH OJUGBELE
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
96
Inclusion Criteria

•Pregnant women who have consented to participate in the study
•singleton pregnancy
•cephalic presentation
•term gestation (defined as =37 weeks)
•Normal fetal heart rate on cardiotocography
•Bishop score of =5

Exclusion Criteria

•Allergy to misoprostol
•Multiple pregnancies
•Gestational age < 37 weeks
•Malpresentation
•Estimated fetal weight of >4000 gm
•Ruptured membranes
•Non-reassuring cardiotocography
•=Para 4
•Nonconsenting women
•Fetal anomaly and fetal demise
•Previous uterine surgery
•Abnormal vaginal discharge
•Patients with vaginal pH = 5 with positive Whiff test

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Induction to delivery interval
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Interval Interval between induction and active phase of labour<br>The total dose of vaginal misoprostol that will achieve cervical ripening and induction of labour <br>The caesarean section rate, including the indication and outcome of the caesarean section <br>The occurrence of any feto-maternal complications<br> Interval between induction and active phase of labour<br>The total dose of vaginal misoprostol that will achieve cervical ripening and induction of labour <br>The caesarean section rate, including the indication and outcome of the caesarean section <br>The occurrence of any feto-maternal complications<br><br>
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