The comparison between Dilapan and cervical catheter in ripening of cervix

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20201028049169N3

Enrollment

132

Registered

2021-05-05

Start date

2021-05-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-05-26

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Conditions

Failed induction of labor. Other failed induction of labor

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: According to the pregnant woman's cervical diameter, one to three Dilapan will be placed in the cervix, and the Dilapan will be exited maximally after 24 hours, the

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Gravid one pregnant women with term pregnancy Indication for pregnancy termination Singleton pregnancy with cephalic presentation Having bishop score lower than 4 cm No rupture in fetal membranes Lack of uterine contractions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Third trimester bleeding Placenta previa

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reaching the Bishop score greater than 4 cm. Timepoint: Once, at the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Digital examination by gynecologist.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Golshahi

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

fgolshahi@yahoo.com+98 21 8608 9089

Outcome results

None listed

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