Status:
COMPLETED
A Randomized Study on Comparing the Efficacy of Foley Catheter and Extraamniotic Saline Infusion for Labor Induction
Lead Sponsor:
Rush University Medical Center
Conditions:
Cervical Ripening
Labor, Induced
Eligibility:
FEMALE
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Our purpose was to compare the efficacy and safety of Foley catheter with oxytocin and extraamniotic saline infusion with oxytocin for induction of labor requiring cervical ripening.
Detailed Description
Induction of labor is indicated when the benefit to either the mother or fetus outweighs that of continuing the pregnancy. Labor induction in the presence of an unripened cervix is associated with pro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- singleton gestation
- cephalic vertex presentation
- intact membrane
- gestational age between 30 and 42 weeks
- Bishop score less than or equal to 5
Exclusion
- suspected chorioamnionitis
- placenta previa
- low lying placenta
- unexplained vaginal bleeding
- intrauterine fetal demise
- HIV
- any contraindication to vaginal delivery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
November 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00366951
Start Date
April 1 2004
End Date
November 1 2005
Last Update
January 10 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612