Comparing methods to start labor at full term
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two common methods for starting labor — a vaginal insert (Propess) and a gel or balloon catheter. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to start labor at full term.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant with a single baby.
- Your doctor has decided to induce labor (start your labor).
- Your cervix has not started to open (Bishop score less than 5).
- You have no health issues that make induction unsafe.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have given birth fewer than 5 times.
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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