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Labor Protocol Study

Effect of a Labor Induction Protocol on Vaginal Delivery Rate

Status
Terminated
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04004845
Enrollment
66
Registered
2019-07-02
Start date
2021-03-30
Completion date
2022-06-01
Last updated
2022-10-04

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

Conditions

Vaginal Delivery, Labor, Induced; Birth

Brief summary

The goal of this study is to see if there is a better way to induce labor.

Detailed description

This is quasi-experimental prospective cohort study with historical control to examine the efficacy of a new labor induction bundle. The prospective cohort will consist of all eligible nulliparous and multiparous patients admitted for induction; the historical control group will consist of all eligible nulliparous and multiparous patients admitted for induction between August 2019 and February 2020. Patients who are part of the prospective cohort who do not consent to the labor bundle due to personal or physician preferences will be included in secondary analyses as a contemporary control group, however the sample size of this group will not be determined in advance. Objective: To assess if implementation of an evidence-based labor induction bundle will increase the rate of vaginal delivery within 24 hours. Hypothesis: Implementation of a labor induction bundle would result in a 30% increase in the rate of vaginal delivery within 24 hours.

Interventions

Misoprostol 25mcg vaginal

DRUGoxytocin

Oxytocin 10 IU/ml Solution for infusion

DEVICECervical Foley Balloon

Cervical Foley will be inflated to 80cc

Sponsors

Montefiore Medical Center
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Singleton pregnancy 2. Cephalic presentation 3. Gestational age 36 weeks 6 days- 42 weeks 0 days at initiation of induction of labor 4. Age 18 and over

Exclusion criteria

1. Preterm (less than 36 weeks 6 days) at initiation of induction of labor 2. Non-cephalic presentation 3. Major fetal anomalies or intrauterine fetal death 4. Bishop score more than 6 at initiation of induction of labor 5. Any contraindication to any agents in the induction protocol (i.e. prior cesarean delivery or myomectomy, three or more contractions per ten minute period averaged over 30 minutes at the initiation of induction of labor, low lying placenta). 6. Any contraindication to vaginal delivery 7. Latex allergic

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Vaginal DeliveriesWithin 24 hoursPercent vaginal delivery within 24 hours of initiation of labor induction

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percent of deliveries (vaginal or cesarean) within 12 hours of initiating inductionWithin 12 hours—
Percent of deliveries (vaginal or cesarean) within 24 hours of initiating inductionWithin 24 hours—
Rate of vaginal deliveryWithin 4 days—
Rate of cesarean deliveryWithin 4 days—
Rate of operative vaginal deliveryWithin 4 days—
For patients undergoing cesarean delivery, rate of each indication for cesarean deliveryWithin 4 days—
Incidence of chorioamnionitisWithin 4 days—
Number of vaginal examsWithin 4 daysmean, median
Incidence of spontaneous internal version to non-cephalic presentationWithin 4 days—
Incidence of umbilical cord prolapseWithin 4 days—
Percent of vaginal delivery within 12 hours of initiating inductionWithin 12 hours—
Incidence of transfusion of blood productsWithin 7 days—
Incidence of Neonatal 5-minute APGAR score <7Within 4 days—
Incidence of Umbilical cord pH < 7, <7.1, <7.2Within 4 days—
Incidence of Neonatal NICU admissionWithin 7 days—
Patient satisfaction with induction and delivery process measured on a scale of 1-10 - immediateDuring delivery hospitalizationWill analyze mean, median. Scale 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Minimum score 1, Maximum score 10. A score of 1 is considered a worse outcome (completely dissatisfied) and 10 is considered a better outcome (completely satisfied). A score of 5 is neutral.
Incidence of shoulder dystociaWithin 4 days—
Incidence of birth injuries (eg. brachial plexus injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, etc).Within 7 days—
Number of attending physicians managing induction of laborWithin 4 days—
Number of attending-to-attending hand-off'sWithin 4 days—
Number of resident-to-resident team hand-off'sWithin 4 days—
Incidence of postpartum hemorrhageWithin 7 days—

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026