Mifepristone to help start labor in some late pregnancies
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests whether mifepristone, taken by mouth, can help start labor when the cervix is not ready yet. It may help avoid needing other methods of induction, but it will only be offered if it’s safe for you and your baby.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and between 36 weeks 5 days and 41 weeks 5 days
- You are carrying one baby (not twins or more)
- You are 18 years or older and can read/sign consent forms
- Your cervix is “not very ready” (Bishop score 6 or less)
- Your baby is in the head-down position (not breech) and you are not already in early labor
- You do not have safety reasons to avoid vaginal birth (for example placenta covering the cervix, sideways baby, or doctor concern your pelvis may not fit the baby)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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