Labor Induction With a Combined Method (Pharmacologic and Mechanical): Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary
Labor induction is a common pregnancy procedure worldwide. Both mechanical and pharmacologic agents are used for induction of labor. These agents reduce the incidence of cesarean delivery in women undergoing induction. Opposite to old studies of cervical ripening, some recent studies have shown promise in reducing labor time and risk of cesarean delivery with combination methods. The effectiveness of this procedure is of major clinical importance and has a large impact in our quotidian practice. The objective is to compare the effectiveness of a combined new method to current guidelines of our department
Detailed Description
We designed a randomized trial that will compare two groups: misoprostol-cervical Foley simultaneously and the current department guidelines (misoprostol alone/dinoprostone alone). Inclusion criteria: full-term (≥ 37 weeks of gestation), singleton, vertex-
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Primary Outcomes
Trial Information
NCT03928600
Completed
INTERVENTIONAL
NA
Centro Hospitalar De São João, E.P.E.
December 15, 2025