Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:10 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:10 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00468520
Brief Summary:
The transcervical Foley catheter (TFC) is a proven and effective mode of cervical ripening. It is common practice to use TFC with simultaneous low-dose oxytocin under the assumption that the combination results in a more successful labor induction. Scientific validation of this practice is lacking. We seek to determine if the addition of oxytocin to TFC improves induction success.
Detailed Description:
This is a prospective, randomized trial that aims to enroll 200 singleton pregnancies presenting for preinduction ripening. Patients will be randomized to receive either TFC alone (control) or TFC plus low-dose oxytocin (treatment). Providers will not blinded to use of oxytocin and labor was managed according to routine obstetric protocols. This study is powered to detect a 20% difference in the proportion of patients delivered within 24 hours, the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes are related to vaginal delivery rate, duration of induction, complications, and pain management.
Study:
NCT00468520
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00468520