Pregnant wemen. Z33
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Foley catheter (size 26) will be inserted into the cervix. The Foley catheter balloon will be filled with 30 ml of sterile water. 20 mg of dexamethasone will be mix
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Gestational age of 37-42 weeks Candidate for induction of labor Bishop score of less than 5
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Uterine anomalies Placenta previa or placental low lying Authentic History of vaginal bleeding in the second and third trimester of pregnancy Active genital herpes Intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) History of uterine classic incision Vasa Previa
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cervical ripening. Timepoint: The measurement of cervix at the beginning of the study and before initiation of the intervention (until 6 hours after initiation of the study) till the creation of bishop score of five and higher. Method of measurement: Vaginal exam based on Bishop score. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neonatal Apgar. Timepoint: First and fifth minutes after birth. Method of measurement: Standard method. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Shahrzad Aghaamoo
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed