Improving labor induction outcomes with standardized cervical ripening
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a standardized approach to preparing the cervix for labor induction leads to better outcomes. You would be randomly assigned to receive either a medication (misoprostol) or a small balloon device to soften and open your cervix before labor is induced.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and scheduled for labor induction at Eskenazi Hospital
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term or near full term)
- You are 18 years or older
- You can read, speak, and understand English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole
- You do not have certain pregnancy conditions (like placenta previa, ruptured membranes, or a previous cesarean scar)
- You need cervical ripening (your cervix is not yet ready for labor)
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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