Testing the Inga Catheter for labor induction safety and ease of use
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new balloon catheter device (Inga Catheter) to see if it is safe and easy to use for starting labor. It may help women with an unripe cervix who need to be induced.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are pregnant and at least 18 years old (up to 56).
- Your cervix is not yet soft or open (scoring 6 or less on the Bishop test).
- You are scheduled to have labor started with a balloon catheter (not medication).
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (confirmed by early ultrasound).
- You are carrying a single baby who is head-down.
- You do not have certain conditions like a uterine scar, infection, severe preeclampsia, or a baby that is growing too fast or too slow.
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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