Self-Obtained Ultrasound Scans for Measurement of Cervical Dilation and Effacement in Labor

Completed

Conditions studied: Cervical Dilation

In brief

This is a pilot study to test the accuracy and comfort of self-directed ultrasound imaging of cervical dilation and effacement in pregnant women undergoing induction of labor. The study will assess correlation of cervical measurements between self-directed imaging and experienced provider digital cervical examinations.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05038891

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

40

Starts

2021-09-13

Expected to finish

2022-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-04-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pregnant females age 18 years or older
• Third trimester of pregnancy with a singleton fetus (gestational age >28 weeks)
• Pre-gestational body mass index <40
• Scheduled for induction of labor
• Eligible for induction of labor based on current birth center guidelines
• Intact membranes when presenting for induction of labor

You may not qualify if…

• History of prior cervical loop electrosurgical excisional procedure or cold knife conization
• Cerclage placement during current pregnancy
• Positive COVID-19 test within 7 days of admission for induction of labor
• Fever > 38.0 C at time of admission for induction of labor

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States
• Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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