A trial of the induction of labour at 39 weeks or beyond in women who have never given birth before and have a short cervical length on ultrasound sca

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation; Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Registration Number: ISRCTN97113005
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Malaya

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-10-06
• Study Completion: 2022-06-01
• Last Update Posted: 30 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 179

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years and above
2. Gestational age of 38 weeks to 39 weeks 6 days at enrolment
3. No other intervention currently required or anticipated
4. No medical contraindication to induction of labour.
5. Sonographically favourable cervix (cervical length less than 27 mm by vaginal scan)
6. Nulliparous
7. Singleton with live fetus
8. Cephalic presentation
9. Written informed consent
10. Willingness to participate in the trial

Exclusion Criteria

1. Women with a known lethal fetal congenital abnormality
2. Previous uterine surgery or uterine injury
3. Indication for early or urgent delivery
4. Contraindication for vaginal delivery
5. Medical complications during pregnancy
6. Women who book late for antenatal care and have no dating scan performed before 22 weeks to provide an accurate expected delivery date

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified