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Mifepristone in pre-induction cervical ripening in term pregnancy

Effect of mifepristone on Bishops score and labor induction in term pregnancy ââ?¬â?? A pilot study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/06/033951
Enrollment
150
Registered
2021-06-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Mefipristone 200 mg given: Mefipristone 200 mg given 48 hours prior to induction agent in study arm Control Intervention1: Placebo: Placebo given 48 hours prior to induction of labour

Sponsors

Indian Navy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 18 and 40 years; singleton live pregnancies; cephalic presentation, unripe uterine cervix at the moment of enrollment (Bishop score less than 6), intact membranes, reactive FHR pattern in live fetus, no contraindication for vaginal delivery and no contraindication for labor induction with mifepristone or prostaglandin . (Bishop score will be calculated as recommended by Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Myoma / uterine anomaly, parity greater than 3, severe hyper- tension/preeclampsia, prior cesarean deliveries, impaired renal, adrenal, or hepatic function, fetal malformations, breech presentation, estimated fetal weight ( >4500 or <2500g), any concerns about the well-being of the fetus, any medical indication for scheduled cesarean delivery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary aim is to evaluate the change in Bishop�s score with oral mifepristone in term pregnancy and to assess number of women going into spontaneous labor within 48 hours.Timepoint: Primary aim is to evaluate the change in Bishop�s score with oral mifepristone in term pregnancy and to assess number of women going into spontaneous labor within 48 hours.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary outcome is to assess the enrollment-induction to delivery interval; mode of delivery; and neonatal outcomes (NICU admission more than 24 hours).Timepoint: 48 hours

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVAIDEHI THAKUR

INHS KALYANI

drvaidehi77@gmail.com8879870170

Outcome results

None listed

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