The Effect of vaginal wash with 3% acetic acid on the efficacy of vaginal misoprostol for labour induction at term at Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202305754076736

Enrollment

Registered

2023-05-30

Start date

2023-03-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Interventions

Vaginal wash with Normal saline solution before induction of labour

vaginal wash with acetic acid solution before induction of labour

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Pregnant women who have consented to participate in the study • singleton pregnancy • cephalic presentation • term gestation (defined as =37 weeks) • Normal fetal heart rate on cardiotocography • Bishop score of =5

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Allergy to misoprostol • Multiple pregnancies • Gestational age 4000 gm • Ruptured membranes • Non-reassuring cardiotocography • =Para 4 • Nonconsenting women • Fetal anomaly and fetal demise • Previous uterine surgery • Abnormal vaginal discharge • Patients with vaginal pH = 5 with positive Whiff test

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Induction to delivery interval	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Interval Interval between induction and active phase of labour The total dose of vaginal misoprostol that will achieve cervical ripening and induction of labour The caesarean section rate, including the indication and outcome of the caesarean section The occurrence of any feto-maternal complications Interval between induction and active phase of labour The total dose of vaginal misoprostol that will achieve cervical ripening and induction of labour The caesarean section rate, including the indication and outcome of the caesarean section The occurrence of any feto-maternal complications	—

Measure

Time frame

Interval Interval between induction and active phase of labour The total dose of vaginal misoprostol that will achieve cervical ripening and induction of labour The caesarean section rate, including the indication and outcome of the caesarean section The occurrence of any feto-maternal complications Interval between induction and active phase of labour The total dose of vaginal misoprostol that will achieve cervical ripening and induction of labour The caesarean section rate, including the indication and outcome of the caesarean section The occurrence of any feto-maternal complications

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Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactNIMOTALLAH OJUGBELE

SENIOR REGISTRAR

mnimah008@gmail.com+2349097220269

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026