Status:

UNKNOWN

Transcervical Foley Catheter With or Without Oxytocin for Induction of Labor

Lead Sponsor:

Sheba Medical Center

Conditions:

Pregnancy

Induction of Labor

Eligibility:

FEMALE

15-50 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the possible benefit of concurrent IV Oxytocin infusion with trans cervical Foley catheter for pre-induction cervical ripening.

Detailed Description

Induction of labor in term pregnancy may be challenging, especially in patients with unfavorable cervical conditions. Numerous trails have presented evidence of the efficacy of the trans cervical Fole...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Term pregnancy
  • Medical indication for labor induction by transcervical Foley catheter

Exclusion

  • Preterm pregnancy
  • Contraindication for induction of labor by transcervical Foley catheter or by IV Oxytocin:
  • Uterine scar
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • PROM
  • Grand-multiparity
  • Placenta previa or marginal placenta
  • Spontaneous uterine contractions (more than 3 in 10 minutes)
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Nonreassuring fetal heart rate

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00684606

Start Date

May 1 2008

End Date

May 1 2010

Last Update

June 19 2008

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Sheba medical center

Ramat Gan, Israel