Comparing two methods of stimulating the cervix (neck of the womb) to become ready for childbirth in women who have had one previous Caesarean and are at term in their pregnancy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Induction of labour in term pregnant women with one previous Caesarean delivery; Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Registration Number: ISRCTN16957529
• Lead Sponsor: Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of University Malaya

Brief Summary

2022 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35869955/ (added 27/10/2022)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-11-30
• Study Completion: 2019-06-03
• Last Update Posted: 7 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 78

Inclusion Criteria

1. Scheduled induction of labour
2. One previous Caesarean scar
3. Aged 18 years and above
4. Gestational age of >37 weeks at enrolment
5. Unfavourable cervix (Bishop Score =5)
6. Reassuring pre-induction fetal cardiotocography (CTG)
7. Cephalic presentation
8. Singleton pregnancy
9. Intact membranes
10. Absence of significant contraction =2 in 10 min

Exclusion Criteria

Current exclusion criteria as of 05/12/2018:
1. Allergic to latex
2. Allergy or other specific contraindication to dinoprostone
3. Inability to consent
4. Known gross fetal anomaly
5. Grand multiparity (number of pregnancy at or after 22 weeks =5)
6. Estimated fetal weight =2 kg or =4 kg

Previous exclusion criteria:
1. Allergic to latex
2. Allergy or other specific contraindication to dinoprostone
3. Inability to consent
4. Known gross fetal anomaly
5. Parity(number of viable pregnancies) =5
6. Estimated fetal weight =2 kg or =4 kg

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified