Comparison of different approaches to labour induction among multi parous women at term
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Induction of labour
- Registration Number
- SLCTR/2014/025
- Lead Sponsor
- ew unit for Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
1. Multiparous women undergoing induction of labour at the study setting.
2. Gestation more than 40+4 weeks
3. Singleton pregnancy with cephalic presentation
4. Unruptured membrane
5. Modified Bishop Score (MBS) less than 8
Exclusion Criteria
1. Primiparity
2. Malpresentation and unstable lie.
3. Favourable cervix (MBS of 8 or above)
4. Any contraindication to vaginal birth, with previous uterine surgery (including caesarean section, placenta previa and other placental anomalies)
5. Age less than 18 years
6. Lethal fetal congenital anomaly
7. Known allergy to any of the interventional products
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Time interval between induction of labour to vaginal delivery<br>2. Rates of failed induction (needing caesarian section or second induction method)<br> [Up to 72 hours after induction of labour<br>.<br>]<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Requirement for oxytocin augmentation<br>2. Incidence of uterine hyperstimulation<br>3. Incidence of intrapartum fetal blood sampling<br>4. Mode of delivery<br>5. Blood loss at delivery<br>6. Incidence of maternal pyrexia (>37.3°C), <br>7. Perineal lacerations require suturing,<br>8. APGAR score at 1 minute and 5 minutes<br>9. Need for admission to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).<br> [Up to 72 hours after induction of labour]<br>