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Comparison of Foleys catheter along with two different routes of misoprostol for induction of labour

Concurrent use of Foleys catheter along with vaginal misoprostol versus oral misoprostol for induction of labour - A comparative study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/07/035077
Enrollment
200
Registered
2021-07-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

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

Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: induction of labour: concurrent use of foleys catheter with vaginal misoprostol 25 micrograms every four hourly for a maximum of 6 doses, for induction of labour Control Intervention1:

Sponsors

none
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women with Single live pregnancy of more than equal to 37 weeks 2. Valid indication for induction 3. Cephalic presentation 4. Bishops score 5. No foetal compromise 6. No contraindications for vaginal delivery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Cephalo pelvic disproportion on examination 2. History of antepartum haemorrhage or placenta praevia on ultrasound 3. History of previous caesarean or other uterine surgery 4. Premature rupture of membranes or Chorioamnionitis 5. Contraindications to the use of prostaglandins

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. To compare the induction to delivery interval between the two groups 2. To compare the number of women delivering vaginally in two groups within 24 hrs.Timepoint: induction to delivery interval

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. The maternal complications & side effects 2. The fetal outcomes which includes CTG abnormalities, meconium stained liquor, APGAR score, need for neonatal resuscitation and NICU admissionTimepoint: none

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hima Chandana Kille

Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital

shikhapasrija@gmail.com7290095508

Outcome results

None listed

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