Castor oil and balloon for inducing labor in second-time moms
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether drinking castor oil combined with a balloon catheter can safely start labor in women who have given birth before. It may help avoid more medical interventions during labor induction.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term)
- Your baby is healthy and positioned head-down (vertex)
- You are carrying only one baby (not twins or more)
- Your water has not broken yet (intact membranes)
- Your cervix has a low Bishop score (meaning it's not ready for labor yet)
- You have never had a C-section before
- You have no known allergies to latex or castor oil
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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