Balloon vs prostaglandin medicine to start labor in small babies
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to help start labor by the vagina in pregnancies where the baby is measuring small. It aims to see which method works better and is safer for getting birth when needed.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- You are carrying one baby (singleton) head-first
- You are between 34 weeks and just before 42 weeks when joining
- Your baby is considered “growth restricted” based on local growth charts
- Your cervix readiness score (Bishop score) is below 6
- You can consent and understand French, and you’re covered by the French health system
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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