Clinical trials: Labor Induction
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Multi-dose Pharmacokinetics and Dose Ranging of Inositol in Premature Infants (INS-2)
This pilot study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to measure changes in blood and urine levels of inositol in premature infants at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) following repeated doses of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- INS-2 (NCT01030575)
- Testing
- Inositol lower volume, Inositol mid-level volume, Inositol high volume
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Pre-Eclampsia, Pre-Term
Vascular Inflammation and Anti-inflammatory Supplements After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Women who had an adverse pregnancy outcome (APO), such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, or gestational diabetes, have a higher risk for heart disease.
- Conditions
- Pre-Eclampsia, Pre-Term, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Trial name
- VIA (NCT04633551)
- Testing
- Anti-inflammatory supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Induced Vaginal Delivery
Tension Versus Tension- Free Foley Balloon for Cervical Ripening
Foley balloons are commonly used as a mechanical method of cervical ripening for induction of labor. Foley balloons may be placed either under tension or without tension (tension-free).
- Trial name
- NCT05404776
- Testing
- Placement of Foley balloon for cervical ripening with tension., Placement of Foley balloon for cervical ripening without tension.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 279 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Failed Induction of Labor
Modifying Cervical Bishop Scoring System
To have an early more precise way to predict failed induction in patients undergoing elective termination of pregnancy \& those more likely to undergo caesarian section,this will Spare patients with decreased chances of favorable…
- Trial name
- NCT02314260
- Testing
- bishop score calculation, Trans-vaginal ultrasound, Modified bishop score calculation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Pregnancy, Premature Rupture of Membranes
Cervical Ripening in Premature Rupture of Membranes
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is diagnosed by demonstrating amniotic fluid in the vaginal canal before the onset of labor.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes, Unfavorable Cervix
- Trial name
- NCT02314728
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Premature Rupture of Membranes
FOLCROM Trial: Foley Catheter in Rupture of Membranes
Multicenter randomized clinical trial comparing oxytocin versus oxytocin and foley catheter for induction in women who present with premature rupture of membranes who are not in labor.
- Trial name
- FOLCROM (NCT01973036)
- Testing
- Foley Catheter, Oxytocin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 201 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities, Induced; Birth
Comparison of Misoprostol Ripening Efficacy With Dilapan
The purpose of this study is to find out if Dilapan works as well as Misoprostol for preparing the mouth of the uterus (cervix) for inducing labor in women who need to undergo this procedure.
- Trial name
- COMRED (NCT03670836)
- Testing
- Dilapan, Misoprostol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 307 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor
Foley Bulb Traction for Cervical Ripening
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.
- Trial name
- NCT00976703
- Testing
- weighted bag, leg taping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
A Trial of Cervidil for Outpatient Pre-induction of Cervical Ripening
Induction of labor is a frequently planned obstetric procedure. Induction for women with an unfavorable cervix (bishop score <6) increases the risk of cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT03806231
- Testing
- Outpatient Dinoprostone 10mg, Inpatient Dinoprostone 10 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Induction of Labor in Multiparous Women
A Study Comparing Vaginal Misoprostol and Intravenous Oxytocin for Induction of Labor
This study will compare the effectiveness of vaginal misoprostol (Cytotec) and intravenous oxytocin (Pitocin) in multiparous women who present at term for labor induction.
- Trial name
- NCT01634854
- Testing
- Vaginal Misoprostol, Intravenous Oxytocin
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Labor Pain, Pregnancy
Neuraxial Versus Systemic Analgesia for Latent Phase Labor Effect on Rate of Operative Delivery
The purpose of this study in nulliparous women undergoing induction of labor is to determine whether initiation of neuraxial analgesia compared to systemic opioid analgesia early in labor (< 4 cm cervical dilation)affects the…
- Trial name
- NCT00380978
- Testing
- combined spinal epidural analgesia, late analgesia (systemic)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,026 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Pregnancy
A Randomized Comparison of Transcervical Foley Bulb With Vaginal Misoprostol to Vaginal Misoprostol Alone for Induction of Labor
A randomized, prospective trial will be offered to women admitted to the Roosevelt Hospital labor floor for labor induction. The hypothesis is that the simultaneous use of a foley bulb together with vaginal misoprostol will…
- Trial name
- NCT02566005
- Testing
- misoprostol, Foley bulb
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Obesity, Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Obesity-Related Induction Complications in Nulliparae at Term
Obesity increases the risk of pregnancy complications, including among others puerperal infections and cesarean delivery, and risk rises with increasing body mass index (BMI).
- Trial name
- APPOINT (NCT03801252)
- Testing
- Cefazolin, Azithromycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Labor, Induced, Cervix Uteri-Diseases
Comparing Outpatient to Inpatient Cervical Ripening Using Dilapan-S®
The target population for our study is women who present for induction of labor. If there is a decision by the obstetrical team to place a mechanical dilator for cervical ripening, the obstetrical team will notify the research…
- Trial name
- HOMECARE (NCT03665688)
- Testing
- Outpatient Dilapan-S, Inpatient Dilapan-S
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 338 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Obstetric Labor Complications, Preeclampsia
Platelet Count Trends in Pre-eclamptic Parturients
Thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 100,000/mL) occurs in approximately 15% of women with preeclampsia. Neuraxial analgesia is contraindicated in parturients with a coagulopathy; therefore, the platelet count(PC) is routinely…
- Conditions
- Obstetric Labor Complications, Preeclampsia, Thrombocytopenia
- Trial name
- NCT00787241
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 445 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Obesity, Labor Induction
Cervical Ripening for Obese Women: A Randomized, Comparative Effectiveness Trial
Obese pregnant women (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) are more likely than their normal-weight counterparts to require induction of labor because of increased rates of obstetric complications including pregnancy related hypertensive disorders…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Labor Induction, Cesarean Delivery
- Trial name
- CROWN (NCT02639429)
- Testing
- Vaginal Misoprostol, Foley Balloon + Vaginal Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Diabetes, Gestational
Outpatient Cervical Ripening With Orally Administered Misoprostol in Diabetics
A. Null Hypothesis: In term pregnancies complicated by diabetes, there is no difference in the time interval from start of induction to delivery when outpatient cervical ripening and labor induction is initiated with orally…
- Trial name
- NCT00514618
- Testing
- Misoprostol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System
Labor Induction
Foley Catheter Versus Cervidil for Induction of Labor at Term
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of transcervical Foley catheter compared to controlled release prostaglandin (Cervidil™) for cervical ripening in term and near term women presenting for labor induction.
- Trial name
- NCT01402050
- Testing
- CERVIDIL (Dinoprostone), FOLEY BALLOON
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 376 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pediatrix
Intrauterine Fetal Demise, Fetal Death
Mifepristone Induction for Fetal Demise
Methods: Double blinded, randomized controlled trial with 1:1 allocation of mifepristone or placebo at initiation of induction of labor for fetal demise 20 weeks estimated gestational age or greater.
- Trial name
- MIFD (NCT02620904)
- Testing
- Mifepristone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Labor; Forced or Induced, Affecting Fetus or Newborn
Foley With Oxytocin Versus Foley no Oxytocin for Induction of Labor
The overall purpose of this study is to determine if adding oxytocin to a Foley catheter for induction of labor will increase the rate of delivery within 24 hours stratified by parity.
- Trial name
- NOFOX (NCT02273115)
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Transcervical Foley catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 323 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services