Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn
Conditions
Brief summary
To compare the application of tension versus no tension in Foley transcervical catheters for pre-induction cervical ripening.
Detailed description
Patients who are scheduled to undergo labor induction will be offered inclusion in the study which will attempt to determine if placing tension on the foley ballon will shorten the interval between induction initiation and delivery.
Interventions
PROCEDURETension
Tension applied to catheter and taped firmly to leg.
PROCEDURENO TENSION
Foley balloon will be taped loosely to the leg and not placed on tension. All other care will remain the same
Sponsors
Hawaii Pacific Health
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Nulliparas with singleton live intrauterine pregnancies undergoing labor induction at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. * Cephalic presentation * Intact fetal membranes * Bishop score less than or equal to 6 * Age greater than or equal to 18 years
Exclusion criteria
* Multiparas * Multiple gestation * Previous uterine/cervical surgery * Ruptured fetal membranes * Fetal malpresentation * Any contraindication to vaginal delivery at time of admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Delivery | Will measure length of time from beginning of induction with the foley balloon until delivery | Reduction in time to delivery |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed