Clinical trials: Labor Induction
Cesarean Section
Ripening Interventions: Prostaglandins vs EASI Catheter
The primary aim of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the effect of misoprostol vs extra amniotic saline infusion via a catheter (EASI) for cervical ripening on the proportion of patients delivered by cesarean section…
- Trial name
- RIPE (NCT00383942)
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Infant Apnea, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Interventions to Help Infants Recover in the Hospital
This pilot project will evaluate independently two non-pharmacological interventions, 1) Neurosensory, Environmental Adaptive Technology (NEATCAP) and 2) Stochastic Vibrotactile Stimulation (SVS), as adjuvant non-pharmacological…
- Conditions
- Infant Apnea, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Sleep
- Trial name
- NCT03881553
- Testing
- NEATCAP, SVS mattress
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Elisabeth Salisbury, PhD
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
Cocaine Addiction, Cocaine-related Disorder
Prefrontal Cortex Stimulation as Treatment for Crack-cocaine Addiction
The use of crack-cocaine is growing at alarming rate in our country and it is absolutely worrisome the fast establishment of addiction to it.
- Conditions
- Cocaine Addiction, Cocaine-related Disorder, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT01337297
- Testing
- transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Espirito Santo
Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor
Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study of the 200 Microgram (mcg) Misoprostol Vaginal Insert (MVI 200) in Women at Term Gestation (The MVI-PK Study)
The purpose of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetics (PK) of misoprostol acid for the MVI 200 in women requiring cervical ripening and induction of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT01283022
- Testing
- MVI 200
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Abortion, Induced
Pilot Study of the Addition of Osmotic Dilators to Preparation Prior to Labor Induction Abortion
One the day prior to medical abortion (labor induction) in the second trimester, insertion of osmotic dilators is added to the routine procedures.
- Trial name
- DAIS (NCT00855842)
- Testing
- osmotic dilator insertion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence
Cognitive Remediation and Work Therapy in the Initial Phase of Substance Abuse Treatment
The initial phase of substance abuse treatment is a vulnerable period for relapse. Cognitive impairments are common during this phase and may reduce the ability to benefit from other forms of substance abuse and rehabilitation…
- Conditions
- Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT01410110
- Testing
- Cognitive Training + Work Therapy, Work Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Labor and Delivery
A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management
A randomized clinical trial to assess whether elective induction of labor at 39 weeks of gestation compared with expectant management will improve outcomes.
- Trial name
- ARRIVE (NCT01990612)
- Testing
- Elective Induction of Labor
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6,106 people
- Sponsor
- The George Washington University Biostatistics Center
Preeclampsia Severe
Nifedipine XL Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Preeclampsia With Severe Features During Induction of Labor
This is a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial comparing Nifedipine 30mg XL to placebo in 110 patients after decision has been made to proceed with induction of labor for the diagnosis of preeclampsia with severe…
- Trial name
- NCT04392375
- Testing
- Nifedipine 30 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, Premature Birth
Palivizumab for Prevention of Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Russian Children
100 Russian children of 2 years of age and less in high-risk populations (preterm, and/or with heart and lung problems) will receive palivizumab (Synagis) 15 mg/kg intramuscularly as prophylaxis to severe respiratory syncytial…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, Premature Birth, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Congenital Heart Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01006629
- Testing
- palivizumab
- Where
- 19 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Tobacco Use Disorder
Social and Monetary Incentives for Smoking Cessation at Large Employers
The investigators will conduct a cluster randomized controlled trial of several behavioral interventions for smoking cessation among a sample of employees at large workplaces in the Bangkok metropolitan area.
- Trial name
- SMILE (NCT02421224)
- Testing
- Usual Care, Deposits, Small Individual Bonus
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 4,190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Berkeley
Pregnancy, Labor, Induced
Foley Bulb With Oral Misoprostol for Induction of Labor
Induction of labor is associated with increased cesarean delivery rates, particularly in women with an unfavorable cervix. Both pharmacologic and mechanical methods are utilized for cervical ripening and labor induction.
- Trial name
- NCT03407625
- Testing
- Foley bulb plus Oral Misoprostol, Oral Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,227 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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
Vasomotor Symptoms Caused by Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Women With, or at High Risk for Developing Hormone-receptor Positive Breast Cancer, Hot Flashes
A Study to Learn More About How Well Elinzanetant Works and How Safe it is Compared to Placebo for the Treatment of Hot Flashes Caused by Anti-cancer Therapy in Women With, or at High Risk for Developing Hormone-receptor Positive Breast Cancer
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat women with, or at high risk for developing hormone-receptor positive breast cancer, who have vasomotor symptoms (VMS), a condition of having hot flashes caused by anti-cancer…
- Trial name
- OASIS-4 (NCT05587296)
- Testing
- Elinzanetant (BAY3427080)
- Where
- 102 sites in Austria, Belgium and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 474 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Pregnancy Related, Substance Use Disorders
Providing Expanded Continuous Labor Support to Pregnant Women in New Mexico With Substance Use Disorders
This study will determine the feasibility of offering expanded continuous labor support by trauma- and addiction-trained medical paraprofessionals (i.e.
- Trial name
- Project_SuM (NCT03808909)
- Testing
- Continuous Labor Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
Cervical Ripening With a Double-lumen Balloon Catheter for Six Versus Twelve Hours
The Foley catheter is a safe, effective method for cervical ripening. Limited data exists to indicate ideal time of placement for optimal cervical ripening prior to induction.
- Trial name
- NCT03086967
- Testing
- Double-lumen balloon catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Pre-induction Dilation of Cervix
Induction of Labor in Women With Unfavorable Cervix: Dilapan Versus Foley Bulb
Women undergoing mechanical cervical ripening for labor induction will be randomized to Dilapan-S® versus Foley bulb. The investigators hypothesized that osmotic cervical dilators (Dilapan-S®) are as effective as Foley bulb…
- Trial name
- NCT02899689
- Testing
- Dilapan, Foley Catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 419 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Failed Labour
Comparison of Pre-Induction Cervical Ripening
This study is designed to assess the effectiveness of a combination method of induction of labor using a urinary balloon catheter and prostaglandin gel.
- Trial name
- NCT01390233
- Testing
- Prepidil Gel, Urinary Balloon Catheter, Combined Urinary Catheter & Prepidil Gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
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
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Duration of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Pulmonary Function Testing in Preterm Infants
The primary aim of this study is to quantify and compare changes in lung volumes (as measured by functional residual capacity) in premature infants stable on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and then randomized to two…
- Trial name
- NCT02249143
- Testing
- CPAP and room air
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University