Shorter vs longer balloon catheter for inducing labor
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares using a balloon catheter for 3 hours versus 12 hours to start labor. It may help you understand if a shorter time is equally effective and more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are expecting one baby
- You are at least 34 weeks pregnant
- Your baby is head-down
- Your cervix is not ready (Bishop score less than 6)
- Your uterus is healthy
- Your doctor has recommended labor induction for a standard reason
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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