Cervical ripening balloon: 3 hours vs 12 hours
This trial tests whether using a cervical ripening balloon for 3 hours is as effective as using it for 12 hours to prepare the cervix for labor. It may help reduce the time you spend waiting for labor to start.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with one baby and between 37 and nearly 42 weeks.
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your cervix is not yet ready for labor (Bishop score 6 or less, and dilation 2 cm or less).
- Your water has not broken yet.
- You have not had a C-section or major uterine surgery before.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to have the balloon for either 3 hours or 12 hours.
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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