Predicting wait time after early water break
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how long women can safely wait before labor starts after their water breaks early (between 28 and 34 weeks). It may help guide care for others in the same situation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 28 and 34 weeks pregnant (about 7 to 8.5 months) when your water breaks.
- You must arrive at the hospital within 24 hours of your water breaking.
- You must not have signs of infection (like fever) or be in active labor at the time of arrival.
- You must not have conditions that require immediate delivery, such as severe preeclampsia, heavy bleeding, or certain fetal health issues.
- You must not be carrying twins or more, have no prior uterine surgery, and your weight must not make ultrasound exams hard to read.
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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