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Natural Cervical Ripening to Prevent Pharmacological Induction of Labor - a Pilot Study.
Led by University of Zurich · Updated on 2026-05-14
74
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
194 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
As of today, around 25% of all vaginal births happen after induction of labor (IOL). The internal guidelines of the University Hospital Zurich currently recommend pregnant women with a non-insulin dependent gestational diabetes an IOL around term. One possibility to prevent an IOL and increase the chance for a spontaneous onset of birth is a ripening of the cervix by alternative methods in an outpatient setting. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of natural cervical ripening methods on the time interval between 37 weeks (beginning of the intervention) and the onset of spontaneous labor.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Natural Cervical Ripening to Prevent Pharmacological Induction of Labor - a Pilot Study.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Singleton gestation
- Non-insulin dependent, dietetically managed gestational diabetes
- At least 34 weeks of pregnancy
- Planned vaginal birth at the University Hospital Zurich
- Planned induction of labor at 40 weeks of gestation
- Ability to communicate in German or English
You will not qualify if you...
- Multiple pregnancy (twins or more)
- Fetal macrosomia above the 95th percentile
- Intrauterine growth restriction below the 3rd percentile
- Already in labor (regular contractions or premature rupture of membranes)
- Scheduled induction of labor before 40 weeks
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
- Planned cesarean section
- Planned birth at a hospital other than University Hospital Zurich
- Inability to follow study procedures due to language barriers or psychological disorders
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8091
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Research Team
V
Verena Bossung, PD Dr. med.
CONTACT
N
Nicole Ochsenbein, Prof. Dr. med
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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