Bishop Score, Cervical Length, Primigravida Women
Conditions
Keywords
Bishop Score, primigravida women
Brief summary
The study population consists of term primigravida women undergoing induction of labor at a tertiary care referral center in Assiut, Egypt.
Detailed description
Participants include 88 primigravida women at ≥37 weeks of gestation, each with a singleton pregnancy in cephalic presentation. All participants present with medical or obstetric indications for induction of labor, such as post-dates, oligohydramnios, mild preeclampsia, or premature rupture of membranes. Exclusion criteria include prior uterine surgery, multiple pregnancies, malpresentation, placenta previa, vasa previa, non-reassuring fetal status at admission, or maternal infections such as active genital herpes and HIV. A carefully designed sample size calculation ensures adequate power, with a final cohort of 44 women per study arm.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Singleton pregnancy Cephalic fetal presentation Gestational age ≥37 weeks (confirmed by reliable dating) Indication for induction of labor (postdate pregnancy, oligohydramnios, mild preeclampsia, premature rupture of membranes)
Exclusion criteria
* Previous uterine surgery (e.g., cesarean section, myomectomy) Multiple gestation Malpresentation Placenta previa or vasa previa Non-reassuring fetal heart status at admission Active genital herpes or HIV infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of vaginal delivery | Within 24 hours | The proportion of women achieving vaginal delivery after induction of labor within 24 hours of initiation. |
Outcome results
None listed