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Effect of Dexamethasone Tablet Vaginally on Labor Induction Success

The Effect of Using Dexamethasone Tablets Vaginally On Improving Cervical Bishop Score in Nulliparouse Pregnant Women. A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200613047755N1
Enrollment
82
Registered
2020-06-25
Start date
2020-11-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-02-22

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Cervical Bishop Score. Condition 2: Duration of the latent phase of labor.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 14 dexamethasone tablets with a dose of 0.5 mg for vaginal use, from Abu Reihan Pharmaceutical Company. Intervention 2: Control group: Plasbo tablets for 14 pieces

Sponsors

Alborz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Iranian Women Primigravid pregnancy Normal of Body Mass Index Single Pregnancy presentation cephalic in sonography Gestational age 38 weeks Bishop score 2 and less Normal Non Stress Test Estimate of Fetus Weight 2500-4000 gr Dont take hormonal, herbal and chemical drugs having a healthy water bag

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have Medicine And Midwifery Complication Lack of Desire for Cooperation Fetal Immobility and Maternal Bleeding

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Cervical bishop score. Timepoint: Evaluation of cervical bishop score at the beginning of the study and 6 hours after vaginal use of dexamethasone tablets. Method of measurement: Vaginal examination.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of the latent phase of labor. Timepoint: From the time of entering the labor to a bishop score of 4 and above. Method of measurement: Vaginal Examination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSahar Torabi

Alborz University of Medical Sciences

Torabimail@yahoo.com+98 26 3255 5000

Outcome results

None listed

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