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Vaginal Misoprostol and Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
Interventions
Device: Foley Catheter
Registration Number
NCT02952807
Lead Sponsor
Zagazig University
Brief Summary

to compare between sequential and concurrent use of vaginal misopristol plus foleys catheter for induction of labor

Detailed Description

two groups of patients who are eligible for labor induction were randomized to either sequential use of vaginal misopristol plus foleys catheter or concurrent use of vaginal misopristol plus foleys catheter.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria
  • Indication for labour induction Term pregnancy with alive fetus Bishop score less than five
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age less than 18 years Previous uterine scar Nonvertex presentation Non-reassuring fetal status Fetal anomalies Fetal growth restriction Genital bleeding Tumors, malformations and/or ulcers of vulva, perineum or vagina

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
sequentialFoley Cathetersequential use of vaginal misoprotol Plus Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor.
ConcurrentFoley CatheterConcurrent Use of Vaginal misoprostol Plus Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor.
ConcurrentMisoprostolConcurrent Use of Vaginal misoprostol Plus Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor.
sequentialMisoprostolsequential use of vaginal misoprotol Plus Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
induction delivery interval (time from starting induction to delivery)48hours

safety issue

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cesarean section72h

safety issue

Severe neonatal morbidity or perinatal death28 days

safety issue

Need of oxytocin for augmentation of labour48h

safety issue

Number of doses needed to bring on labour48h

safety issue

Hyperstimulation syndrome24h

safety issue

Serious maternal morbidity or maternal death42 days

safety issue

Failed induction (failure to elicit contraction after 72 hours)72h

safety issue

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Zagazig University

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Zagazig, Egypt

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