Foley Bulb Traction for Cervical Ripening

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor

In brief

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. The primary outcomes are post-ripening dilation of 3 cm or more and time to delivery. The secondary outcomes are patient pain/comfort rating and method of delivery. The investigators hypothesize that the use a weighted bag will result in a 20% increase in post-ripening dilation of at least 3 cm and a shorter average length of labor.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00976703

Run by

MetroHealth Medical Center

People needed

197

Starts

2009-12-01

Expected to finish

2012-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-06-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Single viable intrauterine pregnancy
• Cephalic presentation
• Bishop score <6
• Need for induction of labor

You may not qualify if…

• Multiple gestation
• Bishop score >6
• Spontaneous labor/regular contractions on admission
• Rupture of membranes
• Previous uterine scar
• Grandmultiparity (greater than 5 deliveries)

Where it is running

• MetroHealth Medical Center — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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