Clinical trials: Induced Labor
Induced Vaginal Delivery
Mifepristone for Labor Induction
The purpose of this trial is to explore mifepristone as an option for induction of labor at term by evaluating the efficacy of mifepristone use for cervical preparation.
- Trial name
- MiLI (NCT05097326)
- Testing
- Mifepristone, Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Tobacco Use Disorder/Cigarette Smoking
Working Memory Training on Delay Discounting Among Cigarette Smokers
Despite widespread awareness of significant negative health consequences, cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality in the US (Creamer et al., 2019; Jamal, 2018).
- Trial name
- RTA (NCT05210608)
- Testing
- Working Memory Training + Behavioral Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Labor Pain, Pregnancy
Neuraxial Versus Systemic Analgesia for Latent Phase Labor Effect on Rate of Operative Delivery
The purpose of this study in nulliparous women undergoing induction of labor is to determine whether initiation of neuraxial analgesia compared to systemic opioid analgesia early in labor (< 4 cm cervical dilation)affects the…
- Trial name
- NCT00380978
- Testing
- combined spinal epidural analgesia, late analgesia (systemic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,026 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
Propranolol Versus Placebo for Induction of Labor in Nulliparous Patients
A randomized, prospective trial will be offered to women admitted to the labor floors at Mount Sinai Medical Center for labor induction.
- Trial name
- NCT03348683
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Effect of Synchronized vs. Continuous HFNC Using NAVA on WOB in Infants With BPD
Patients will be randomized to begin the study with either NAVA-synchronized or continuous HFNC. Each patient will receive two 15-minute trials at different levels of continuous HFNC and two 15-minute trials at corresponding…
- Trial name
- NCT04274192
- Testing
- Synchronized HFNC at 6 liters per minute (LPM), Continuous HFNC at 6 liters per minute (LPM), Synchronized HFNC at 8 liters per minute (LPM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Induction of Labor
Length of Cook Catheter Placement and Induction of Labor
The goal of this study is to compare cook catheter placement for 6 vs. 12 hours to see if there is faster time to delivery for people admitted to labor and delivery undergoing induction of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT04233008
- Testing
- Foley catheter length
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Induction of Labor in Multiparous Women
A Study Comparing Vaginal Misoprostol and Intravenous Oxytocin for Induction of Labor
This study will compare the effectiveness of vaginal misoprostol (Cytotec) and intravenous oxytocin (Pitocin) in multiparous women who present at term for labor induction.
- Trial name
- NCT01634854
- Testing
- Vaginal Misoprostol, Intravenous Oxytocin
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor
Foley Bulb Traction for Cervical Ripening
This study aims to determine what type of traction, weighted bag or inner thigh taping, on foley catheters for cervical ripening results in a greater cervical dilation and shorter length of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT00976703
- Testing
- weighted bag, leg taping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial II of Lung Protection With Azithromycin in the Preterm Infant
The hypothesis of this study is that administration of azithromycin to ventilated premature infants will decrease the incidence and severity of BPD.
- Trial name
- NCT00319956
- Testing
- Azithromycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Hubert Ballard
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Study of Nasal Ventilation In Preterm Infants To Decrease Time on The Respirator
Very premature infants often cannot breathe on their own and require assistance with a respirator. Conventional respirators deliver air or oxygen via a breathing tube placed through the mouth to the airway (endotracheal tube).
- Trial name
- NCT01440647
- Testing
- Extubation to NIPPV, Extubation to CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture, Labor, Induced/IS
Foley Catheter for Labor Induction in Women With Term and Near Term Membrane Rupture
In women undergoing labor induction for membrane rupture at or near term, we are investigating the addition of a foley catheter placed in the cervix to standard therapy (oxytocin administration) to decrease the time from the…
- Trial name
- NCT00290199
- Testing
- Transcervical Foley catheter
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Labor; Forced or Induced, Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Pregnancy
A Comparison of Oral Misoprostol and Vaginal Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor
The purpose of this study is to study if misoprostol administered orally is at least as effective as misoprostol administered vaginally for cervical ripening and the induction of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT02777190
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Pre-Eclampsia, Pre-Term
Vascular Inflammation and Anti-inflammatory Supplements After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Women who had an adverse pregnancy outcome (APO), such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, or gestational diabetes, have a higher risk for heart disease.
- Conditions
- Pre-Eclampsia, Pre-Term, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Trial name
- VIA (NCT04633551)
- Testing
- Anti-inflammatory supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Preterm Labor, Tobacco Use Disorder
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy
Smoking is the most important modifiable risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes including preterm birth, neonatal death, and maternal complications.
- Trial name
- INFANTS (NCT04417595)
- Testing
- Fish Oil (Containing Omega-3 Acids), Olive Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 237 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Induced; Birth
Cook Balloon vs Dilapan-S for Outpatient Cervical Ripening
The goal of this study is to compare Cook balloon and Dilapan-S for outpatient cervical ripening to see if Dilapan-S is non-inferior in increasing Bishop score compared to the Cook balloon.
- Trial name
- NCT05062343
- Testing
- Dilapan-S, Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cervical Dystocia
Cervical Length and Bishop Score in Preinduction Cervical Assessment Prior to Induction of Labor
Comparison between Sonographic Cervical Length and Bishop Score in Preinduction Cervical Assessment prior to induction of labor as regards induction success.
- Trial name
- NCT02694315
- Testing
- Bishop score, cervical length
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial of Late Surfactant for Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
The purpose of this study is to determine if late doses of Infasurf surfactant given when patients are receiving inhaled nitric oxide will interact to improve surfactant function and increase survival without BPD in treated…
- Trial name
- TOLSURF (NCT01022580)
- Testing
- Infasurf surfactant (ONY, Inc.)
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 511 people
- Sponsor
- Roberta Ballard
Pregnancy
Buccal Versus Vaginal Misoprostol for Third Trimester Induction of Labor
Approximately 22% of term pregnancies are induced. Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E1 analogue, is a widely accepted induction agent, that has been proven safe and effective for induction of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT01519765
- Testing
- Buccal Misoprostol, Vaginal misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Mental Disorder, Substance Use Disorders
Supported Employment in Patient Aligned Care Teams
In response to the Rehabilitation Research and Development (RR\&D) Deployment Health Research, this study addresses the delivery of an evidenced-based vocational rehabilitation, specifically Individual Placement and Support…
- Conditions
- Mental Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02400736
- Testing
- Individual Placement and Support (IPS), Treatment as Usual Vocational Rehabilitation/Transitional Work (TUA-VR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Prematurity, Apnea
Caffeine to Reduce Mechanical Ventilation in Preterm Infants
Most premature infants require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods of time and a significant proportion of them develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Apnea, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01751724
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami