Bionic balloon for helping labor after a slow start
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a bionic balloon device to help labor progress in first-time mothers whose labor has slowed down after the water breaks. It might help them have a vaginal delivery without needing a C-section.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- This is your first baby.
- You are at full term (37 weeks or more) with a single baby in head-down position.
- Your labor has been slow (more than 3 hours in early labor) and your cervix is now 4–5 cm dilated.
- You have no conditions that would make a vaginal delivery unsafe.
- You are willing to join the study and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
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