A Novel Protocol for Labour Induction
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Failed Induction of Labor
- Interventions
- Registration Number
- NCT01506388
- Lead Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Brief Summary
The use of foley catheter was tested many times and proved to be effective for induction of labour.
- Detailed Description
The investigators compare between vaginal misoprostol versus foley catheter plus vaginal isosorbide mononitrate (IMN) for induction of labour
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 400
Inclusion Criteria
- Term or post term pregnancies.
- Live,singleton fetus.
- Cephalic presentation.
- Intact membrane.
- Bishop score < 6.
- Not in labour.
- Medically indicated for labour induction.
- Primigravida or parity of 3 or less.
Exclusion Criteria
- Previous caesarean delivery.
- Malpresentation.
- Placenta previa.
- Sever intrauterine growth restriction.
- Multiple pregnancy.
- Polyhydramnios.
- Oligohydramnios.
- Bishop score 7 or more.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description folye catheter plus vaginal IMN foley catheter intracervical foley catheter plus vaginal IMN folye catheter plus vaginal IMN Vaginal IMN intracervical foley catheter plus vaginal IMN Misoprostol vaginally Misoprostol intravaginal misoprostol
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method caesarean section rate 1 year caesarean section
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method time from induction to delivery 1 year from the insertion of the foley catheter to delivery
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Waleed El-khayat
🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt
Cairo University
🇪🇬Cairo, Egypt