A Randomized Controlled Trial on Induction of Labor using Foley Catheter and Oral Misoprostol

A Randomised Controlled Trial On Induction Of Labour With Oral Misoprostol at Insertion of Foley Catheter Versus Oral Misoprostol After Expulsion of Foley Catheter.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/01/022815

Enrollment

160

Registered

2020-01-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O80- Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Interventions

Intervention1: Tablet Misoprostol 50microgram: Tablet Misoprostol 50 micrograms administered orally at time of insertion of Foleys catheter. Single dose only. Control Intervention1: Tablet Misopros

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: primigravida with uncomplicated singleton pregnancy 39 weeks or more vertex presentation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: multigravida complicated pregnancies premature rupture of membranes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Total duration from start of ripening of cervix to deliveryTimepoint: Baseline:Insertion of Foley Catheter for Ripening of Cervix End Point:Time of Complete Expulsion of Baby.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Mode of Delivery Estimated Blood loss Caesarian Section Rates(Number of participants in whom Cesarean section is required) Meconium passage of fetusTimepoint: not applicable as they are one time event.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ajitha kumari Sudhamma

Rajagiri hospital

ajithasudhamma@gmail.com9447185392

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026