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NCT Number: NCT02916082

Cervical Length Pre-induction as a Tool to Predict Vaginal Birth

To evaluate the value of measuring cervical length as a predictor of vaginal birth after induction of labor with prostaglandins in pregnancies with 41 weeks of gestation.

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Key information

Conditions

Cervical Length Measurement Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy, Prolonged Urogenital Diseases

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Saint Thomas H

Panama City, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 41 weeks or more of gestational age
  • Cervical length measured by a FMF certified physician

Exclusion criteria

  • Any condition that could interfere with a possible vaginal birth (previous cesarean section, hypertensive disorders of pregnancies).

Treatment and study plan

cervical length measurement

Procedure

Vaginal ultrasound to measure cervical length previous to use of prostaglandins.

Primary outcomes

  1. Vaginal Birth

    Time frame: 72 hours

    Number of vaginal births obtained after a measure of cervical length below 2,5 cms.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Induction to delivery time

    Time frame: 72 hours

    Time (hours) between the application of a prostaglandin and termination of pregnancy (vaginal or cesarean).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Saint Thomas Hospital, Panama

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Use of Cervical Length Previous to the Use of Prostaglandins as a Tool to Predict Vaginal Birth in Pregnancies With > 41 Weeks Gestation.

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 27, 2016
Registry last updated
Sep 27, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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