Comparison between Misoprostol and foley catheter for cervical ripening.

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• Conditions: Condition 1: preeclampsia. Condition 2: gestational hypertention.; Pre-eclampsia, unspecified; Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria

• Registration Number: IRCT2017010731725N1
• Lead Sponsor: Research assistance of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 125

Inclusion Criteria

1- pregnant women with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension 2- Singleton pregnancy 3- Gestational age of 26 weeks or more 4- Absence of active labour 5- Cephalic presentation 6- Unfavorable cervix ( bishop score of 6 or less) 7- Normal FHR 8- Intact membrane.

Exclusion Criteria

1- Hypersensitivity to Prostaglandins 2- Previous Cesarean section 3- Previous uterine scar 4- Macrosomia 6- lethal congenital anomalies 7- Placenta previa.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Interval between induction commencement and obtaining bishop score of 6. Timepoint: During intervention. Method of measurement: In hour unit obtained by manual vaginal exam.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Delivery before 24 hours. Timepoint: up to 24 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: in hour unit obtained by questionnaire.;Neonatal complications. Timepoint: up to 24 hours after birth. Method of measurement: questionnaire and apgar score.;Oxytocin requirement. Timepoint: during intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Maternal complications. Timepoint: 24 hours after delivery. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Duration of the second stage of delivery. Timepoint: maximum 3 hours after complete dilatation and effacement. Method of measurement: in minute unit obtained by questionnaire.;Cesarean delivery incidence. Timepoint: up to 48 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: percentage unit obtained by questionnaire.