Preinduction transvaginal ultrasound helps doctors predict how likely it is that labour induction will work by giving clear images of the cervix and baby?s position, which can guide better decisions about delivery in full term patients who needs induction of labour.

Role of preinduction transvaginal sonography in predicting outcomes of labour induction - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/08/093496

Enrollment

Registered

2025-08-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O998- Other specified diseases and conditions complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Transvaginal Ultrasonography Induction of labour: Transvaginal sonographic (TVS) can be used for measuring Cervical length, posterior cervical angle and fetal he

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Period of gestation greater than 37 weeks 2.Single live fetus 3.Vertex presentation 4.Indication of induction of labour for example post-term, gestational hypertension, oligohydramnios. 5.Normal Reactive Non stress Test 6.Intact membranes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous surgical scar Malpresentation Multiple pregnancy Cephalopelvic disproportion Major fetal anomalies or IUD Ante partum haemorrhage Premature labour Rupture of membranes Women in active labour Contraindication to vaginal delivery or booked for elective LSCS Patient refusal

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.Success of induction of labour - defined as vaginal delivery within 24 hours of induction 2. Labour Outcome -Mode of delivery- Normal/Instrumental/Caesarean Timepoint: 1.Success of induction of labour - defined as vaginal delivery within 24 hours of induction 2. Labour Outcome -Mode of delivery- Normal/Instrumental/Caesarean	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Correlation of TVS Findings ( Cervical length, posterior cervical angle & position of fetal head) & Bishop Score with respect to a. Induction to active labour duration b.Induction to delivery interval c.Failed Induction rate -Defined as inability to enter active labour despite adequate uterine activity d.The need of agent for induction in terms of number of Dinoprostone gel, amount of oxytocin & amniotomy. e.Maternal & fetal outcomes Timepoint: TVS will be done in full term patients of more than 37 weeks of gestation in whom induction of labour is indicated	—

Measure

Time frame

Correlation of TVS Findings ( Cervical length, posterior cervical angle & position of fetal head) & Bishop Score with respect to a. Induction to active labour duration b.Induction to delivery interval c.Failed Induction rate -Defined as inability to enter active labour despite adequate uterine activity d.The need of agent for induction in terms of number of Dinoprostone gel, amount of oxytocin & amniotomy. e.Maternal & fetal outcomes Timepoint: TVS will be done in full term patients of more than 37 weeks of gestation in whom induction of labour is indicated

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr vinita Sarbhai

Kasturba Hospital Delhi

vinitasarbhai@gmail.com9810359546

Outcome results

None listed

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

Preinduction transvaginal ultrasound helps doctors predict how likely it is that labour induction will work by giving clear images of the cervix and baby?s position, which can guide better decisions about delivery in full term patients who needs induction of labour.

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