Standard care versus flexible approach for cervical ripening before labor induction
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares different ways of preparing the cervix (the opening to the womb) before labor is induced. It aims to see if following a standard set of steps leads to better outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Your pregnancy must be at least 37 weeks (full term) and you are scheduled for labor induction at Eskenazi hospital.
- You must be able to understand English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole.
- Your water must not have broken yet, and you must not have an infection of the amniotic sac (chorioamnionitis).
- You must not have had a prior C-section or other uterine surgery that would prevent using certain ripening medications.
- Your baby must be head-down and not have known major birth defects that could affect delivery.
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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