Transcervical Foley Catheter With or Without Oxytocin for Induction of Labor
- Registration Number
- NCT00684606
- Lead Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the possible benefit of concurrent IV Oxytocin infusion with trans cervical Foley catheter for pre-induction cervical ripening.
- Detailed Description
Induction of labor in term pregnancy may be challenging, especially in patients with unfavorable cervical conditions. Numerous trails have presented evidence of the efficacy of the trans cervical Foley catheter for pre-induction cervical ripening.The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the possible benefit of concurrent IV Oxytocin infusion with trans cervical Foley catheter for pre-induction cervical ripening.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 120
Inclusion Criteria
- Term pregnancy
- Medical indication for labor induction by transcervical Foley catheter
Exclusion Criteria
-
Preterm pregnancy
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Contraindication for induction of labor by transcervical Foley catheter or by IV Oxytocin:
- Uterine scar
- Multiple pregnancy
- PROM
- Grand-multiparity
- Placenta previa or marginal placenta
- Spontaneous uterine contractions (more than 3 in 10 minutes)
- Vaginal bleeding
- Nonreassuring fetal heart rate
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Oxytocin IV Transcervical Foley catheter with IV Oxytocin
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The period of time needed for ripening the uterine cervix by Transcervical Foley catheter with or without IV Oxytocin infusion. year
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Sheba medical center
🇮🇱Ramat-Gan, Israel