Tugging the balloon every three hours to check for dislodgement during the Foley catheter labour induction of women who had previously given birth
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Induction of labour in multiparas with unripe cervixes using Foley catheter balloonPregnancy and Childbirth
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN17782392
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Malaya
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Ongoing
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 220
Inclusion Criteria
1. Multiparous women (at least 1 vaginal delivery = 24 weeks)
2. Age = 18 years
3. Gestational age = 37 weeks
4. Singleton pregnancy
5. Cephalic presentation
6. Intact membrane
7. Reassuring fetal heart rate tracing
8. Absence of significant contraction = 2 in 10 minutes
9. Successful Foley catheter insertion for induction of labour
Exclusion Criteria
1. History of caesarean delivery, hysterotomy, uterine perforation or previous myomectomy
2. Latex allergy
3. Estimated fetal weight < 2kg or > 4kg
4. Known major fetal malformations
5. Contraindications for vaginal delivery
6. Patient who is suspected of harbouring COVID-19 infection or is COVID-19 positive
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Induction to delivery interval measured using the time from the insertion of the Foley catheter until delivery, at a baseline of 48 hours
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Maternal satisfaction with the birth process after labour induction measured using a questionnaire, 24 hours after the end of the trial