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Traction effect with folly catheter on cervices ripening compared to vaginal misoprostol

Comparison of vaginal misoprostol with Foley catheter for cervical ripening and labor induction

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170326033142N2
Enrollment
120
Registered
2018-07-28
Start date
2016-09-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-09-11

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

Conditions

Cervical ripening. Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the first group (misoprostol group), misoprostol 25 µg (200µg Samisaz tablets divided by divaider) is placed in the posterior fornix of the vagina and will be repeated every 6 hours

Sponsors

Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women referring to the delivery block of Besat Hospital indicating the induction of labor. Gestational age equal to or greater than 37 weeks Satisfaction to participate in the research intact chorionic membrane Vortex presentation Single pregnancy Inappropriate cervix and Bishop score 1 equal to or less than 4

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: fetal distress Problems in controlling fetal heart sounds severe pre-eclampsia Intrauterine growth restriction Contraindications for the use of prostaglandins Regular uterine contractions Early placental detachment Placenta previa Vaginal bleeding Previous cesarean section or previous surgery on the uterus

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Dilation. Timepoint: Every 1 hour. Method of measurement: Vaginal examination.;Effacement. Timepoint: Every 1 hour. Method of measurement: Vaginal examination.;Delivery progress time. Timepoint: Every 1 hour. Method of measurement: Vaginal examination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Sorayya Rashid Zadeh

Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences

s.rashidzadeh@muk.ac.ir+98 873328591015

Outcome results

None listed

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