Status:
COMPLETED
Foley Bulb Traction for Cervical Ripening
Lead Sponsor:
MetroHealth Medical Center
Conditions:
Cervical Ripening
Induction of Labor
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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. Th...
Detailed Description
Over the last 20 years the number of induced labors doubled so that over one in five births in 2003 was induced. In response to the rising need for cervical ripening the American College Obstetricians...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Single viable intrauterine pregnancy
- Cephalic presentation
- Bishop score \<6
- Need for induction of labor
Exclusion
- Multiple gestation
- Bishop score \>6
- Spontaneous labor/regular contractions on admission
- Rupture of membranes
- Previous uterine scar
- Grandmultiparity (greater than 5 deliveries)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
197 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00976703
Start Date
December 1 2009
End Date
August 1 2012
Last Update
June 7 2013
Active Locations (1)
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MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44102