Effect of Maternal Obesity on Labour Induction in Postdate Pregnancy

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT02788305

Enrollment

288

Registered

2016-06-02

Start date

2016-05-01

Completion date

2017-06-30

Last updated

2017-10-16

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Conditions

Induced; Birth, Obesity

Brief summary

This study investigate the progression of labour in 144 normal weight pregnant women (BMI \<30) and 144 obese pregnant women (BMI \>30) , not in labor admitted for induction of labor. These women are to be investigated for success of induction of labor.

Detailed description

* This prospective study will be conducted for 144 obese and 144 non obese ), post date (\>41 wks), not in labor. * Woman is classified as obese if BMI \>=30. * Prolonged pregnancy was defined as delivery on or after (41+0 weeks) of gestation. * First informed consent will be obtained. * Determination of gestational age * Proper history taking, general and abdominal examinations will be done then digital examination will be performed to determine bishop score. * And obstetric U/S scan will be done and by which the following data will be obtained : * Fetal biometry * Fetal heart activity * Presentation * Localization of the placenta. * Amount of amniotic fluid. * Exclude multifetal pregnancy. * Induction of labor will be done using vaginal misoprostol according to the estimated Bishop score.

Interventions

DRUGMisoprostol

Misoprostol 25 micrograms every 6 hours will be given to obese and non obese groups

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Pregnant woman. * Post date \>= 41 weeks. * Absent onset of labor. * Patient acceptance to join the study after signing an informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

* Placenta previa and or vasa previa. * Previous caesarean section(CS). * Multiple gestation * Any patient who will refuse to be a part of the study. * Intra- uterine fetal death (IUFD).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
route of delivery vaginal or caesarean section.	48 hours from the start of induction	Partogram is used to access the progress of labour

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
maternal haemorrhage	48 hours from the start of induction	Calculating number of soaked pads

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 7, 2026