Clinical trials: Induction of Labor
Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
A Trial of Cervidil for Outpatient Pre-induction of Cervical Ripening
Induction of labor is a frequently planned obstetric procedure. Induction for women with an unfavorable cervix (bishop score <6) increases the risk of cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT03806231
- Testing
- Outpatient Dinoprostone 10mg, Inpatient Dinoprostone 10 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Dexamethasone, Pregnancy
Effect of Dexamethasone on Labor Induction
Pregnant women with a gestational age of 38 weeks and older admitted to Labor Of Kamali Hospital, for termination of pregnancy, by accident and based on the a statistician did coding to identify groups of users of pill A or pill…
- Trial name
- NCT05070468
- Testing
- Dexamethasone 0.5mg
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alborz Medical University
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
Pregnancy
Effects of Bupivacaine Induced Motor Blockade During the Second Stage of Labor
The aim of this study is to measure the effects of bupivacaine administered via epidural catheters on indices of motor blockade ascertained during the second stage of labor.
- Trial name
- BUP (NCT01621230)
- Testing
- Epidural Bupivacaine plus fentanyl, Epidural fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 481 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Premature Rupture of Membranes
FOLCROM Trial: Foley Catheter in Rupture of Membranes
Multicenter randomized clinical trial comparing oxytocin versus oxytocin and foley catheter for induction in women who present with premature rupture of membranes who are not in labor.
- Trial name
- FOLCROM (NCT01973036)
- Testing
- Foley Catheter, Oxytocin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Failed Induction of Labor
Modifying Cervical Bishop Scoring System
To have an early more precise way to predict failed induction in patients undergoing elective termination of pregnancy \& those more likely to undergo caesarian section,this will Spare patients with decreased chances of favorable…
- Trial name
- NCT02314260
- Testing
- bishop score calculation, Trans-vaginal ultrasound, Modified bishop score calculation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Multi-dose Pharmacokinetics and Dose Ranging of Inositol in Premature Infants (INS-2)
This pilot study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to measure changes in blood and urine levels of inositol in premature infants at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) following repeated doses of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- INS-2 (NCT01030575)
- Testing
- Inositol lower volume, Inositol mid-level volume, Inositol high volume
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
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
Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities
Effect of Tafoxiparin on Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor in Term Pregnant Women With an Unripe Cervix
The study is designed as a randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Proof of Concept Study (section A) with a conditional dose finding follow up (Section B) to Evaluate the Efficacy on Cervical ripening…
- Trial name
- NCT04000438
- Testing
- DF01, PL1
- Where
- 7 sites in Finland, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 365 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dilafor AB
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
Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor
Study of the Effectiveness of Cervical Ripening Balloon With and Without Oxytocin
Study Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal method for induction of labor in multiparous women who present with an unfavorable cervix.
- Conditions
- Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor, Multiparity
- Trial name
- NCT03138252
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Obesity, Labor Induction
Cervical Ripening for Obese Women: A Randomized, Comparative Effectiveness Trial
Obese pregnant women (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) are more likely than their normal-weight counterparts to require induction of labor because of increased rates of obstetric complications including pregnancy related hypertensive disorders…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Labor Induction, Cesarean Delivery
- Trial name
- CROWN (NCT02639429)
- Testing
- Vaginal Misoprostol, Foley Balloon + Vaginal Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring, Pregnancy
Feasibility and Acceptability of the Combination of Propess and AN24 Monica for Outpatient Labour Induction (PRAM)
In order to confirm the feasibility of home monitoring with Monica AN 24, a licensed portable device for measuring fetal and maternal electrocardiogram (ECG), and the feasibility of inpatient monitoring with Monica AN 24 in…
- Trial name
- PRAM (NCT01026948)
- Testing
- Dinoprostone, Monica AN 24
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Induced Vaginal Delivery
Tension Versus Tension- Free Foley Balloon for Cervical Ripening
Foley balloons are commonly used as a mechanical method of cervical ripening for induction of labor. Foley balloons may be placed either under tension or without tension (tension-free).
- Trial name
- NCT05404776
- Testing
- Placement of Foley balloon for cervical ripening with tension., Placement of Foley balloon for cervical ripening without tension.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 279 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Induction of Labor
Cervical Foley Plus Vaginal Misoprostol for Labor Induction
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of the combination of the supracervical foley bulb and vaginal misoprostol to vaginal misoprostol alone for labor induction.
- Trial name
- NCT01279343
- Testing
- Foley bulb
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obesity, Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Obesity-Related Induction Complications in Nulliparae at Term
Obesity increases the risk of pregnancy complications, including among others puerperal infections and cesarean delivery, and risk rises with increasing body mass index (BMI).
- Trial name
- APPOINT (NCT03801252)
- Testing
- Cefazolin, Azithromycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Obstetric Labor Complications, Preeclampsia
Platelet Count Trends in Pre-eclamptic Parturients
Thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 100,000/mL) occurs in approximately 15% of women with preeclampsia. Neuraxial analgesia is contraindicated in parturients with a coagulopathy; therefore, the platelet count(PC) is routinely…
- Conditions
- Obstetric Labor Complications, Preeclampsia, Thrombocytopenia
- Trial name
- NCT00787241
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 445 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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
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
Induced; Birth
Visual Aids for Induction of Labor RCT
This study aims to develop a visual aid tool for induction education informed by the experiences and needs of historically marginalized pregnant women, as well as determine the impact of the patient-informed visual aid on patient…
- Trial name
- VAIL (NCT05671224)
- Testing
- Visual aid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine