Status:

COMPLETED

Induction of Labor With a Foley Balloon Catheter: Inflation With 30ml Compared to 60ml

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, San Francisco

Conditions:

Induction of Labor

Eligibility:

FEMALE

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The rate of labor induction is rising throughout the United States for a variety of reasons. Medical conditions that lead to increased risk of prolonging the pregnancy to both mother and fetus are not...

Detailed Description

All potential candidates will be approached for the study and undergo written consent if willing to participate. Each candidate will be randomized to 30ml or 60 ml Foley balloon catheter volume. A ran...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Reproductive aged women, pregnant, term gestation (\>37 weeks), undergoing induction of labor, cervical exam acceptable as a candidate for Foley balloon catheter placement (Bishop score \<5), cephalic fetal presentation.

Exclusion

  • Regular contractions on admission, rupture of membranes, previous uterine scar, low-lying placenta (measured \<3cm to internal os), Bishop score \> 5, contraindication to attempt at vaginal birth, non-English/Spanish speaking, unable to give consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

192 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00451308

Start Date

November 1 2006

End Date

July 1 2009

Last Update

August 2 2013

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University of California, San Francisco Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences

San Francisco, California, United States, 94143