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Comparing how well two methods work to start labor in full-term pregnancy: using Mifepristone before a Foley catheter vs. using only a Foley catheter

Comparative efficacy of sequential administration of Mifepristone followed by foley catheter versus sole use of foley catheter for induction of labor in term pregnancy: A Randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/085396
Enrollment
180
Registered
2025-04-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-28

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: mifepristone along with foleys catheter: Tablet mifepristone 200 mcg is given orally after assessing the bishop s score. After 6 hours of mifepristone, the Foleys catheter will be i

Sponsors

Dr Sangam jha
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Primigravida more than or equal to 37 weeks of gestation Singleton pregnancies Cephalic presentation Bishop score less than 3 Intact membranes No contraindications for vaginal delivery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Multigravida Multiple gestations Previous caesarean section or uterine scar or Rupture of membranes Antepartum haemorrhage Known fetal Malformations Active genital infection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
bishops score successful induction adverse maternal outcome adverse neonatal outcomeTimepoint: baseline, 18 hours or after spontaneous expulsion of the intracervical foleys catheter

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time to active labor Induction-delivery interval Mode of delivery Timepoint: at 24 hours, 48 hours & 72 hours

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sangam Jha

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES PATNA

drsangamk@aiimspatna.org09827388001

Outcome results

None listed

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