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Effect of Maternal Obesity on Labour Induction in Postdate Pregnancy

An observational study of Obesity and Induced; Birth, run by Kasr El Aini Hospital at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study investigate the progression of labour in 144 normal weight pregnant women (BMI <30) and 144 obese pregnant women (BMI >30) , not in labor admitted for induction of labor. These women are to be investigated for success of induction of labor. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 40 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obesity, Induced; Birth
What is being tested?
Misoprostol
How many people
288 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
1 May 2016to 30 Jun 2017
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 40 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: 144 pregnant women with BMI >= 30 and 144 pregnant women with BMI <30, post date >= 41 wks, not in labor admitted in Kaselaini H for induction of labor.

Who may be able to join

  • Pregnant woman.
  • Post date >= 41 weeks.
  • Absent onset of labor.
  • Patient acceptance to join the study after signing an informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Placenta previa and or vasa previa.
  • Previous caesarean section(CS).
  • Multiple gestation
  • Any patient who will refuse to be a part of the study.
  • Intra- uterine fetal death (IUFD).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Kasr wl aini hospitals

    Cairo, Greater Cairo, 11956

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About this study

This study investigate the progression of labour in 144 normal weight pregnant women (BMI <30) and 144 obese pregnant women (BMI >30) , not in labor admitted for induction of labor. These women are to be investigated for success of induction of labor.

Read the detailed description
  • This prospective study will be conducted for 144 obese and 144 non obese ), post date (>41 wks), not in labor.
  • Woman is classified as obese if BMI >=30.
  • Prolonged pregnancy was defined as delivery on or after (41+0 weeks) of gestation.
  • First informed consent will be obtained.
  • Determination of gestational age
  • Proper history taking, general and abdominal examinations will be done then digital examination will be performed to determine bishop score.
  • And obstetric U/S scan will be done and by which the following data will be obtained :
  • Fetal biometry
  • Fetal heart activity
  • Presentation
  • Localization of the placenta.
  • Amount of amniotic fluid.
  • Exclude multifetal pregnancy.
  • Induction of labor will be done using vaginal misoprostol according to the estimated Bishop score.
Being tested
Misoprostol
Medical subject headings
Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • MisoprostolDrug

    Misoprostol 25 micrograms every 6 hours will be given to obese and non obese groups

Study groups in NCT02788305
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
non obeseBMI<30. Misoprostol is given for induction of labour according to Bishop score
Receives: Drug: Misoprostol
obeseBMI>30. Misoprostol is given for induction of labour according to Bishop score
Receives: Drug: Misoprostol

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. route of delivery vaginal or caesarean section.

    Partogram is used to access the progress of labour

    Measured: 48 hours from the start of induction

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. maternal haemorrhage

    Calculating number of soaked pads

    Measured: 48 hours from the start of induction

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Jun 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 May 2016
  3. Primary completion30 May 2017
  4. Study completion30 Jun 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
288 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02788305
Sponsor's protocol ID
9898
Status last verified
Oct 2017
First submitted
20 May 2016
Last updated
16 Oct 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Maged AM, El-Semary AM, Marie HM, Belal DS, Hany A, Taymour MA, Omran EF, Elbaradie SMY, Mohamed MAK. Effect of maternal obesity on labor induction in postdate pregnancy. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2018 Jul;298(1):45-50. doi: 10.1007/s00404-018-4767-8. Epub 2018 Apr 2.

    PubMed 29610945

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Obesity and Induced; Birth, run by Kasr El Aini Hospital at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

route of delivery vaginal or caesarean section. (time frame: 48 hours from the start of induction). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02788305, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Oct 2017.

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