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A trial comparing the use of foleys catheter with and without weights on induction of labour

A randomized controlled trial comparing a 30-ml Foley catheter balloon without weight and a 30-ml Foley catheter balloon with 500gm weight [500ml of 5% DEXTROSE ] for preinduction cervical ripening for women with past dates requiring Induction of labour.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/10/016154
Enrollment
398
Registered
2018-10-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O60-O77- Complications of labor and delivery Health Condition 2: O80- Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Interventions

Intervention1: Foleys bulb with 30 ml saline with 500 gm weight attached to it: Induction of labour will be done using a foleys bulb with 30 ml saline and a 500 gm weight will be attached to it. Contr

Sponsors

Christian Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Singleton pregnany 2.Primigravida and multigravida needing induction at 39 weeks and beyond 3.Cephalic presentation 4.Bishops score less than or equal to 4

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Previous LSCS 2.Previous endometritis 3.Any high risk factors requiring induction at

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prevention of LSCS for failed inductionTimepoint: Time from induction to vaginal delivery or Caesarean delivery—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Effectiveness 2. Complications 3. SatisfactionTimepoint: Time to foley expulsion Time to active phase of labour—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAnne George Cherian

Christian Medical College and Hospital

annegc97@yahoo.co.in9487760904

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026