Membrane sweeping to start labor at term
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if gently separating the bag of waters from the cervix (a procedure called membrane sweeping) can help start labor naturally. It is for women carrying a single, head-down baby at full term who have not had a prior C-section or other warning signs.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby (singleton).
- Your baby is head-down (cephalic) and you plan to have a vaginal birth.
- You are at full term (at least 37 weeks).
- You have not had a C-section before.
- You have not had your membranes swept in the last 2 weeks.
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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