Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks versus expectant management in low risk nulliparous women

Elective induction of labor at 39 weeks versus expectant management in low risk nulliparous women : a pilot randomized controlled trial - EIOL-NUL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/10/037487

Enrollment

Registered

2021-10-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O610- Failed medical induction of labor

Interventions

Intervention1: Induction Protocol: Dose: dinoprostone gel 0.5 mg (maximum three doses) Frequency : 6 hourly Route : intracervical Duration : 18-24 hours Induction protocol: cervical priming will be

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Gestational age of 39 weeks to 39weeks + 5days (based on clinical information on LMP and USG in first trimester). 2. Nulliparous no prior history of delivery >20 weeks. 3. Singelton pregnancy with vertex presentation. 4. Those who give consent for elective induction of labour.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Malpresentation 2. Previous history of delivery >20 weeks. 3. Plan for caesarean delivery or contraindication to labour. 4. Signs of established labour. 5. Fetal demise or congenital malformation. 6. History of heparin or LMW heparin during current pregnancy. 7. Placenta previa, accrete. 8. Ruptured membranes. 9. Circlage in current pregnancy. 10. Known HIV positive. 11. Known oligohydramnios AFI 12. Major medical illness e.g,diabetes mellitus adversely effecting pregnancy outcomes. 13. Fetal growth restriction , EFW

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Composite of severe neonatal morbidity and perinatal mortality.Timepoint: From delivery to Discharge	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Effect of elective induction of labour in low risk nulliparous women on caesarean delivery rates.Timepoint: From delivery to Discharge	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAakanksha

RAJENDRA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

dr_karchana@yahoo.co.in9471521226

Outcome results

None listed

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