Early membrane rupture and time to labour
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at what happens when the outer 'bag of waters' breaks but the inner membrane stays intact, and whether breaking that remaining membrane early can shorten the time before labour begins. It may help women who have had their water break but haven't started having contractions yet.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be pregnant with one baby, and the baby should be head-down (cephalic presentation).
- Your water must have broken within the last 12 hours, but you are not in active labour yet.
- You must be at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term).
- You must not have signs of infection (like a fever over 38°C) or meconium-stained fluid.
- You must be able to give written consent and be covered by a social security scheme.
Quick eligibility check
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