Status:

COMPLETED

Labor Induction With Oral Versus Vaginal Misoprostol

Lead Sponsor:

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Conditions:

Pregnancy

Labor, Induced

Eligibility:

FEMALE

10+ years

Brief Summary

This study will compare vaginal and oral misoprostol, to determine whether a vaginal misoprostol regimen achieves a higher vaginal delivery rate in a real-world, high-volume setting, and whether this ...

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of a standardized vaginal misoprostol regimen will result in a decreased primary cesarean delivery rate among women with a cervical dilation o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Nulliparous and multiparous pregnant women
  • 37 weeks gestation or greater
  • Living, singleton fetus
  • No major fetal malformations
  • Cephalic presentation
  • No prior uterine scar
  • Intact fetal membranes
  • Qualifies for prostaglandin administration according to current Parkland protocol
  • Have a cervical dilation of 2 centimeters or less, measured at the level of the internal os
  • Have an indication for induction or attempted induction of labor according to Parkland protocol

Exclusion

  • Non-reassuring fetal status
  • Active herpes outbreak
  • Prior uterine scar
  • Contraindication to prostaglandins according to current Parkland protocol (including 4 or more painful contractions per 10 min prior to prostaglandin administration)
  • Contraindication to vaginal delivery

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 24 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 7 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

2546 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04755218

Start Date

May 24 2021

End Date

July 7 2023

Last Update

April 5 2024

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Parkland Health and Hospital Systems

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75235