Clinical trials: Labor Induction
Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Prematurity (Surfactant Dysfunction), Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Trial of Late Surfactant to Prevent BPD: A Pilot Study in Ventilated Preterm Neonates Receiving Inhaled Nitric Oxide
The purpose of this study is to determine if the combination of late doses of Infasurf with inhaled nitric oxide will interact to improve the surfactant function and thus the respiratory status and outcome of treated infants.
- Trial name
- TOLSURFPilot (NCT00569530)
- Testing
- Infasurf (ONY Inc.)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Roberta Ballard
Pregnancy
Induction With Misoprostol: Oral Mucosa Versus Vaginal Epithelium (IMPROVE)
The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of vaginal and buccal misoprostol for women undergoing labor induction at greater than or equal to 37+ 0 completed weeks gestation.
- Trial name
- IMPROVE (NCT02408315)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
Enteral L Citrulline Supplementation in Preterm Infants - Safety, Efficacy and Dosing
Oral L-citrulline supplementation may prevent and/or decrease the severity of chronic lung disease associated with pulmonary hypertension in preterm infants.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Associated Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT03649932
- Testing
- Enteral L-citrulline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Obesity, Labor, Induced
Oxytocin Dosage to Decrease Induction Duration
This is a randomized controlled trial in which women are allocated either 'high dose' or 'low dose' oxytocin infusions for induction of labour. The randomization is stratified by maternal body mass index.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Labor, Induced, Oxytocin
- Trial name
- OPS (NCT03140488)
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
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
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
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
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
Pregnant Patients With Obesity
A Pilot Study: High Versus Low Oxytocin Dosing for Induction of Labor in Pregnant Patients With Obesity
Pregnant patients with obesity are more likely to undergo induction of labor and have a higher risk of failed induction compared to patients with normal weight.
- Trial name
- HILIO-PILOT (NCT05289869)
- Testing
- High-dose oxytocin, Low-dose oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Labor Induction, Early Amniotomy
Early Amniotomy Following Transcervical Foley Balloon in the Induction of Labor
Amniotomy is commonly done in the management of labor, though there is little research guiding the timing of amniotomy. Recent research largely suggests a benefit to earlier amniotomy, reporting shorter labor courses with no…
- Trial name
- NCT04573517
- Testing
- Amniotomy, Foley balloon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant
Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Acetaminophen in Preterm Infants Used in Combination With Ibuprofen for Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus
The purpose of the present study is to determine whether treatment of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus with a combined therapy of intravenous Ibuprofen and oral acetaminophen has higher success rate in closing…
- Conditions
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Preterm Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Trial name
- NCT03701074
- Testing
- Ibuprofen and acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
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
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
Induction of Labor
Foley Bulb With Low Dose Pitocin Versus Foley Bulb With a Standard Incremental Infusion Protocol for the Induction of Labor
The purpose of this research study is to compare induction of labor using a foley catheter bulb with a low dose of oxytocin versus a foley catheter bulb with an increasing dose of oxytocin.
- Trial name
- NCT02150954
- Testing
- pitocin
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University