Pregnancy RelatedNCT03769610
Inpatient Versus Outpatient Cervical Ripening
A study testing Inpatient Foley catheter and Outpatient Foley catheter in people with Pregnancy Related and Labor, run by LifeBridge Health at 2 sites in United States.
Trial summary
Induction of labor is a process of stimulating uterine contractions before the onset of labor, with a goal of achieving vaginal birth. The cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina) must dilate (open) in order to allow passage of the baby into the vagina and through the birth canal. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy Related, Labor, Induction
- What is being tested?
- Inpatient Foley catheter and Outpatient Foley catheter
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 4 Jan 2017to 1 Apr 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 14 to 45 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Pregnancies at least 37 weeks' gestation, undergoing induction of labor, with an unfavorable cervix, defined as a Bishop score ≤ 6
- The fetus must be in the cephalic presentation
- Indications for induction of labor include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks' gestation
- Intrauterine growth restriction
- Chronic hypertension
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- Diabetes
- Gestational diabetes
- Prior stillbirth
- Other medical indications for induction of labor, as deemed appropriate by the obstetric provider, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Cholestasis of Pregnancy etc.
Who cannot join
- Gestational hypertension
- Preeclampsia
- Non-reassuring fetal testing
- Multi-fetal gestation
- Oligohydramnios
- Fetal anomaly
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- Less than 37 weeks
- Bishop score > 6
- Ruptured membranes
- Contraindication to vaginal delivery including: active Herpes lesion, HIV VL >1000 copies/mL, placenta previa, vasa previa, breech presentation, prior classical cesarean section or transfundal myomectomy
- Poor access to telephone or transportation
- Latex allergy
- Any other condition for which the managing physician or investigator deem outpatient management inappropriate.
- Currently participating in another clinical trial
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
United States2 sites
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
About this study
Official title: Inpatient Versus Outpatient Transcervical Foley Catheter Use for Cervical Ripening: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Induction of labor is a process of stimulating uterine contractions before the onset of labor, with a goal of achieving vaginal birth. The cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina) must dilate (open) in order to allow passage of the baby into the vagina and through the birth canal. A process called "cervical ripening" is often performed prior to labor induction to prepare the cervix for labor and therefore shorten the length of the labor. There are various pharmacologic and mechanical methods of cervical ripening that result in the physical softening and distensibility of the cervix. Mechanical dilation with a small balloon (i.e. a Foley catheter) placed in the cervix is one of the most commonly used, safe, inexpensive, and effective methods to achieve cervical ripening.
In most hospitals, cervical ripening is performed in the hospitals; however, some hospitals allow women to undergo cervical ripening at home with a transcervical Foley catheter. The goal of this study is to compare the use of a Foley catheter for cervical ripening in the inpatient (in-hospital) and outpatient (at home) settings. We anticipate that outpatient use will lead to a shorter amount of time that a woman spends in the hospital, decreased cost, and good patient satisfaction.
Read the detailed description
From 1990 to 2010, the rates of induction of labor increased from 9.6% to 23.8%(1). Recent data from 2014 reports a rate of 23.2%(2). Labor induction may be medically indicated, in cases in which the risk of continuing pregnancy is greater than delivery, or in some cases electively after 39 weeks of gestation.
Prior to starting an induction of labor, a digital exam is performed to determine the status of the cervix in terms of its dilatation, effacement, position, softness, and fetal station. If the cervical status is considered favorable for labor, then generally oxytocin is started to induce uterine contractions. If the cervix is not considered favorable, a method of cervical ripening is employed to induce physical changes in the cervix that make it more favorable for labor.
This process involves inflammatory infiltration and release of metalloproteases that degrade collagen and result in cervical remodeling(3). The primary benefit of cervical ripening is reducing the length of labor; however, some studies have suggested that it may lower the rate of cesarean section(4,5). The Bishop score (see table 1) is used as a scoring tool to determine the status of the cervix(6). Most studies define a score of 6 or less as an unfavorable cervix, while a score of greater than 8 is favorable, and has a similar probability of vaginal delivery to spontaneous labor(7).
Commonly used methods for cervical ripening include pharmacologic forms such as synthetic prostaglandin E1 (PGE1, i.e. misoprostol) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2, i.e. dinoprostone), or mechanical ripening with balloon (i.e. Foley) catheters.
Quality improvement, increasing efficiency, and decreasing cost continue to be challenges for individual hospitals and the entire health care system. Induction of labor, especially with an unfavorable cervix, is associated with longer lengths of stay for patients, which results in increased cost(8).
Foley catheters are a safe, inexpensive and effective option for cervical ripening. A study by Sciscione et al in 2001 compared Foley bulb use in inpatient versus outpatient settings and found the outpatient use to be as effective for cervical ripening. The primary objective of this study was to compare efficacy of these two approaches and the outcomes were similar. There were no cases of endomyometritis or chorioamnionitis(9). While they did report a shorter amount of time in the hospital with outpatient management, this was not a primary outcome of the study and they did not compare costs. Recently there has been an increased focus on the costs of medical care and patient satisfaction. Consequently, these are increasingly important outcomes that research needs to focus on. It is our hope that the findings of our study will support the use of outpatient pre-induction of labor cervical ripening and result in a more efficient use of resources and improved patient satisfaction.
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of a Foley catheter for cervical ripening in the inpatient and outpatient setting, in order to evaluate the difference in the amount of time spent on labor and delivery during induction of labor, as well as the difference in costs. An important secondary outcome we plan to evaluate as well is patient satisfaction. This will be a randomized controlled trial, with the study population being pregnant women at ≥ 37 weeks of gestation undergoing induction of labor. The projected time-frame will be from October 2016 to June 2018. The expected outcome is that outpatient cervical ripening with Foley catheter use will result in shorter lengths of stay on labor and delivery and less cost than inpatient Foley catheter use in patients undergoing induction of labor. Additionally, we anticipate greater patient satisfaction with outpatient management.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Labor, Induction, Cervical Ripening
- Being tested
- Inpatient Foley catheter, Outpatient Foley catheter
- Keywords
- Foley, Transcervical
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Inpatient Foley catheterOther
Outpatient Foley catheterOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Inpatient Foley catheter | Active comparator | Subjects will be admitted to a room on labor and delivery and will be monitored with the external fetal monitor (EFM) and tocometer (a device to monitor contractions). If she is contracting less than every 2 minutes, intravenous (IV) Pitocin will be started at 2 milliunits/minute and increased per hospital protocol. While on pitocin, she will remain on continuous EFM and tocometer. She will also be kept on a clear liquid diet with intravenous fluids per standard protocol. If the Foley catheter has not been expulsed in 24 hours, it will be removed. After expulsion or removal of the Foley catheter, induction may proceed as deemed clinically appropriate by the managing physician. No further cervical ripening will be performed after the Foley catheter is expulsed/removed, or after 24 hours. Receives: Other: Inpatient Foley catheter |
| Outpatient Foley catheter | Experimental | Subjects are asked to return to the hospital ~12 hours after placement. Subjects are to return to the hospital if they develop heavy vaginal bleeding, decreased fetal movement, rupture of membranes, or increasingly painful or frequent contractions requiring an epidural or pain relief. Once admitted, subjects will be evaluated for expulsion of the catheter. If the catheter is in place IV Pitocin will be started. If the catheter has been expulsed, the induction will proceed as deemed clinically appropriate. After 24 hours, if the Foley catheter is still in the cervix it will be removed and the induction will proceed as deemed clinically appropriate. Receives: Other: Outpatient Foley catheter |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Difference in time on labor and delivery
To evaluate the difference in the amount of time a patient spends on labor and delivery during induction of labor when undergoing inpatient versus outpatient transcervical Foley catheter for induction of labor.
Measured: (approximately) 2 days
Difference in cost
To compare the difference in cost for hospitalization in patients undergoing inpatient versus outpatient cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter.
Measured: (approximately 5 days)
Secondary outcomes (8)
Patient satisfaction
Each subject is asked to complete a survey
Measured: (approximately 5 days)
Provider satisfaction
After enrollment is completed, providers will be surveyed on their satisfaction
Measured: (approximately 3 years)
Length of labor induction
Total length of induction, including cervical ripening
Measured: (approximately 3 days)
Type of delivery
Vaginal delivery versus cesarean section
Measured: (approximately 3 days)
Maternal blood loss
Total blood loss at delivery
Measured: (approximately 3 days)
Infection rates
Maternal intrapartum and postpartum infections
Measured: (approximately 5 days)
Apgar scores
Neonatal Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes, and 10 minutes if reported
Measured: (approximately 10 minutes)
Non-reassuring fetal heart tracings
Any non-reassuring fetal monitoring during labor
Measured: (approximately 3 days)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Dec 2018
- Study start4 Jan 2017
- Primary completion1 Apr 2021
- Study completion1 Apr 2021
Why it stopped: Lack of enrollment
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (10)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pregnancy RelatedStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Subjects will be randomly assigned to either inpatient or outpatient cervical ripening with a Foley catheter.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- LifeBridge Health
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rebecca Pierce-Williams, LifeBridge Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03769610
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2383
- Status last verified
- Apr 2021
- First submitted
- 12 Oct 2017
- Last updated
- 14 Apr 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJ, Curtin SC, Matthews TJ. Births: final data for 2013. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 2015 Jan 15;64(1):1-65.
PubMed 25603115Hamilton BE, Martin JA, Osterman MJ, Curtin SC, Matthews TJ. Births: Final Data for 2014. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 2015 Dec;64(12):1-64.
PubMed 26727629Smith R. Parturition. N Engl J Med. 2007 Jan 18;356(3):271-83. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra061360. No abstract available.
PubMed 17229954Thomas J, Fairclough A, Kavanagh J, Kelly AJ. Vaginal prostaglandin (PGE2 and PGF2a) for induction of labour at term. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Jun 19;2014(6):CD003101. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003101.pub3.
PubMed 24941907Jozwiak M, Bloemenkamp KW, Kelly AJ, Mol BW, Irion O, Boulvain M. Mechanical methods for induction of labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Mar 14;(3):CD001233. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001233.pub2.
PubMed 22419277BISHOP EH. PELVIC SCORING FOR ELECTIVE INDUCTION. Obstet Gynecol. 1964 Aug;24:266-8. No abstract available.
PubMed 14199536ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 107: Induction of labor. Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Aug;114(2 Pt 1):386-397. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181b48ef5. No abstract available.
PubMed 19623003von Gruenigen VE, Powell DM, Sorboro S, McCarroll ML, Kim U. The financial performance of labor and delivery units. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Jul;209(1):17-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.02.019. Epub 2013 Feb 11.
PubMed 23410692Sciscione AC, Muench M, Pollock M, Jenkins TM, Tildon-Burton J, Colmorgen GH. Transcervical Foley catheter for preinduction cervical ripening in an outpatient versus inpatient setting. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov;98(5 Pt 1):751-6. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(01)01579-4.
PubMed 11704164Alfirevic Z, Gyte GM, Nogueira Pileggi V, Plachcinski R, Osoti AO, Finucane EM. Home versus inpatient induction of labour for improving birth outcomes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Aug 27;8(8):CD007372. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007372.pub4.
PubMed 32852803
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Apr 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Inpatient Versus Outpatient Transcervical Foley Catheter Use for Cervical Ripening: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03769610
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2383
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Labor, Induction, Cervical Ripening
- Keywords
- Foley, Transcervical
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: Lack of enrollment
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- LifeBridge HealthUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Study start
- 4 Jan 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Apr 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Dec 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Induction of labor is a process of stimulating uterine contractions before the onset of labor, with a goal of achieving vaginal birth. The cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina) must dilate (open) in order to allow passage of the baby into the vagina and through the birth canal. A process called "cervical ripening" is often performed prior to labor induction to prepare the cervix for labor and therefore shorten the length of the labor. There are various pharmacologic and mechanical methods of cervical ripening that result in the physical softening and distensibility of the cervix. Mechanical dilation with a small balloon (i.e. a Foley catheter) placed in the cervix is one of the most commonly used, safe, inexpensive, and effective methods to achieve cervical ripening.
In most hospitals, cervical ripening is performed in the hospitals; however, some hospitals allow women to undergo cervical ripening at home with a transcervical Foley catheter. The goal of this study is to compare the use of a Foley catheter for cervical ripening in the inpatient (in-hospital) and outpatient (at home) settings. We anticipate that outpatient use will lead to a shorter amount of time that a woman spends in the hospital, decreased cost, and good patient satisfaction.
Detailed description
From 1990 to 2010, the rates of induction of labor increased from 9.6% to 23.8%(1). Recent data from 2014 reports a rate of 23.2%(2). Labor induction may be medically indicated, in cases in which the risk of continuing pregnancy is greater than delivery, or in some cases electively after 39 weeks of gestation.
Prior to starting an induction of labor, a digital exam is performed to determine the status of the cervix in terms of its dilatation, effacement, position, softness, and fetal station. If the cervical status is considered favorable for labor, then generally oxytocin is started to induce uterine contractions. If the cervix is not considered favorable, a method of cervical ripening is employed to induce physical changes in the cervix that make it more favorable for labor.
This process involves inflammatory infiltration and release of metalloproteases that degrade collagen and result in cervical remodeling(3). The primary benefit of cervical ripening is reducing the length of labor; however, some studies have suggested that it may lower the rate of cesarean section(4,5). The Bishop score (see table 1) is used as a scoring tool to determine the status of the cervix(6). Most studies define a score of 6 or less as an unfavorable cervix, while a score of greater than 8 is favorable, and has a similar probability of vaginal delivery to spontaneous labor(7).
Commonly used methods for cervical ripening include pharmacologic forms such as synthetic prostaglandin E1 (PGE1, i.e. misoprostol) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2, i.e. dinoprostone), or mechanical ripening with balloon (i.e. Foley) catheters.
Quality improvement, increasing efficiency, and decreasing cost continue to be challenges for individual hospitals and the entire health care system. Induction of labor, especially with an unfavorable cervix, is associated with longer lengths of stay for patients, which results in increased cost(8).
Foley catheters are a safe, inexpensive and effective option for cervical ripening. A study by Sciscione et al in 2001 compared Foley bulb use in inpatient versus outpatient settings and found the outpatient use to be as effective for cervical ripening. The primary objective of this study was to compare efficacy of these two approaches and the outcomes were similar. There were no cases of endomyometritis or chorioamnionitis(9). While they did report a shorter amount of time in the hospital with outpatient management, this was not a primary outcome of the study and they did not compare costs. Recently there has been an increased focus on the costs of medical care and patient satisfaction. Consequently, these are increasingly important outcomes that research needs to focus on. It is our hope that the findings of our study will support the use of outpatient pre-induction of labor cervical ripening and result in a more efficient use of resources and improved patient satisfaction.
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of a Foley catheter for cervical ripening in the inpatient and outpatient setting, in order to evaluate the difference in the amount of time spent on labor and delivery during induction of labor, as well as the difference in costs. An important secondary outcome we plan to evaluate as well is patient satisfaction. This will be a randomized controlled trial, with the study population being pregnant women at ≥ 37 weeks of gestation undergoing induction of labor. The projected time-frame will be from October 2016 to June 2018. The expected outcome is that outpatient cervical ripening with Foley catheter use will result in shorter lengths of stay on labor and delivery and less cost than inpatient Foley catheter use in patients undergoing induction of labor. Additionally, we anticipate greater patient satisfaction with outpatient management.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Subjects will be randomly assigned to either inpatient or outpatient cervical ripening with a Foley catheter.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Inpatient Foley catheter | Active comparator | Other: Inpatient Foley catheterSubjects will be admitted to a room on labor and delivery and will be monitored with the external fetal monitor (EFM) and tocometer (a device to monitor contractions). If she is contracting less than every 2 minutes, intravenous (IV) Pitocin will be started at 2 milliunits/minute and increased per hospital protocol. While on pitocin, she will remain on continuous EFM and tocometer. She will also be kept on a clear liquid diet with intravenous fluids per standard protocol. If the Foley catheter has not been expulsed in 24 hours, it will be removed. After expulsion or removal of the Foley catheter, induction may proceed as deemed clinically appropriate by the managing physician. No further cervical ripening will be performed after the Foley catheter is expulsed/removed, or after 24 hours. |
| Outpatient Foley catheter | Experimental | Other: Outpatient Foley catheterSubjects are asked to return to the hospital ~12 hours after placement. Subjects are to return to the hospital if they develop heavy vaginal bleeding, decreased fetal movement, rupture of membranes, or increasingly painful or frequent contractions requiring an epidural or pain relief. Once admitted, subjects will be evaluated for expulsion of the catheter. If the catheter is in place IV Pitocin will be started. If the catheter has been expulsed, the induction will proceed as deemed clinically appropriate. After 24 hours, if the Foley catheter is still in the cervix it will be removed and the induction will proceed as deemed clinically appropriate. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Pregnancies at least 37 weeks' gestation, undergoing induction of labor, with an unfavorable cervix, defined as a Bishop score ≤ 6
- The fetus must be in the cephalic presentation
- Indications for induction of labor include, but are not limited to, the following:
Key exclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Gestational hypertension
- Preeclampsia
- Non-reassuring fetal testing
- Multi-fetal gestation
- Oligohydramnios
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Inpatient Foley catheter | Other | Inpatient Foley catheter |
| Outpatient Foley catheter | Other | Outpatient Foley catheter |
Primary outcome
Difference in time on labor and delivery
Time frame: (approximately) 2 days
To evaluate the difference in the amount of time a patient spends on labor and delivery during induction of labor when undergoing inpatient versus outpatient transcervical Foley catheter for induction of labor.
Difference in cost
Time frame: (approximately 5 days)
To compare the difference in cost for hospitalization in patients undergoing inpatient versus outpatient cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter.
8 secondary outcomes
Patient satisfaction
Time frame: (approximately 5 days)
Provider satisfaction
Time frame: (approximately 3 years)
Length of labor induction
Time frame: (approximately 3 days)
Type of delivery
Time frame: (approximately 3 days)
Maternal blood loss
Time frame: (approximately 3 days)
Infection rates
Time frame: (approximately 5 days)
Apgar scores
Time frame: (approximately 10 minutes)
Non-reassuring fetal heart tracings
Time frame: (approximately 3 days)
Results and safety
The study was stopped early (reason given: Lack of enrollment). Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Apr 2021.
- Background: PubMed 25603115Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Osterman MJ, Curtin SC, Matthews TJ. Births: final data for 2013. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 2015 Jan 15;64(1):1-65.
- Background: PubMed 26727629Hamilton BE, Martin JA, Osterman MJ, Curtin SC, Matthews TJ. Births: Final Data for 2014. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 2015 Dec;64(12):1-64.
- Background: PubMed 17229954Smith R. Parturition. N Engl J Med. 2007 Jan 18;356(3):271-83. doi: 10.1056/NEJMra061360. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 24941907Thomas J, Fairclough A, Kavanagh J, Kelly AJ. Vaginal prostaglandin (PGE2 and PGF2a) for induction of labour at term. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Jun 19;2014(6):CD003101. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003101.pub3.
- Background: PubMed 22419277Jozwiak M, Bloemenkamp KW, Kelly AJ, Mol BW, Irion O, Boulvain M. Mechanical methods for induction of labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Mar 14;(3):CD001233. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001233.pub2.
- Background: PubMed 14199536BISHOP EH. PELVIC SCORING FOR ELECTIVE INDUCTION. Obstet Gynecol. 1964 Aug;24:266-8. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 19623003ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 107: Induction of labor. Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Aug;114(2 Pt 1):386-397. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181b48ef5. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 23410692von Gruenigen VE, Powell DM, Sorboro S, McCarroll ML, Kim U. The financial performance of labor and delivery units. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Jul;209(1):17-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.02.019. Epub 2013 Feb 11.
- Background: PubMed 11704164Sciscione AC, Muench M, Pollock M, Jenkins TM, Tildon-Burton J, Colmorgen GH. Transcervical Foley catheter for preinduction cervical ripening in an outpatient versus inpatient setting. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov;98(5 Pt 1):751-6. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(01)01579-4.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 32852803Alfirevic Z, Gyte GM, Nogueira Pileggi V, Plachcinski R, Osoti AO, Finucane EM. Home versus inpatient induction of labour for improving birth outcomes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Aug 27;8(8):CD007372. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007372.pub4.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Inpatient Foley catheter and Outpatient Foley catheter in people with Pregnancy Related and Labor, run by LifeBridge Health at 2 sites in United States.
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 10 inclusion and 14 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Apr 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in United States. 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 was stopped early (reason given: Lack of enrollment). Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
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What does the primary outcome measure?
Difference in time on labor and delivery (time frame: (approximately) 2 days). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT03769610, which also lists 10 linked publications.
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