Unknown
NA
INTERVENTIONAL
NCT00984347
Breast Stimulation Versus Pitocin for Induction of Labor
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Updated Dec 15, 2025
Brief Summary
The purpose of the trial is to compare nipple stimulation with a breast pump to pitocin for induction of labor in term pregnancies.
Interventions
Name:
Oxytocin
Type:
DRUG
Description:
For low risk group (women at deliveries 1-5):
IV oxytocin 10IU/1000ml standard sol. starting at 2MU/MIN and augmenting 2MU every 20 min.
For high risk group (grandmultiparas \[6th delivery and up\] or women with a previous cesarean section)
IV oxytocin 5IU/1000ml standard sol. starting at 1MU/MIN augmenting 1MU every 20 MIN - in accordance with the department's protocol
Name:
breast pump nipple stimulation
Type:
PROCEDURE
Description:
breast pump calibrated at lowest suction strength, operated alternately: 15 min one breast, 15 min second breast, 15 min rest
Primary Outcomes
Measure:
time from induction to delivery
TimeFrame:
24h
Description:
Trial Information
NCT ID
NCT00984347
Status
Unknown
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Phases
NA
Sponsor
Hadassah Medical Organization
Last Updated
December 15, 2025