Induction of labor
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Simultaneous use of Dilapan-S (rods), with insertion of 1–3 rods once daily into the cervical canal at 24-hour intervals, and misoprostol (tablets) up to 4 times daily at 50 µg per dose (maxi
Sponsors
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Indication for labor induction - 37+0 to 41+0 weeks of gestation - Singleton pregnancy - Cephalic presentation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Placenta previa - Multiple pregnancy - Breech presentation - Suspected intra-amniotic infection - Premature rupture of membranes - Positive vaginal swab for Group B streptococci - Previous cesarean section or uterine surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time reduction, in minutes, with combined induction compared with conventional induction, defined as the time in minutes from the start of labor induction to the onset of labor, and to the delivery of the infant. Induction progress is documented using transvaginal ultrasound examination and by assessing the Bishop score based on a vaginal examination. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction. Assessment using an online questionnaire administered once antenatally and once postpartum. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactJosefine Theresia Königbauer
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Outcome results
None listed