Transvaginal Ultrasound As Predictors of Successful Induction of Labour

To compare the use of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) of cervix to the Bishops score prior to induction of labour in term pregnancies, and the ability to predict Caesarean delivery for failure to progress.

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Key information

Conditions

Induction of Labour

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia

About this study

The aim of this prospective study is to compare the use of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) of cervix to the Bishops score prior to induction of labour in term pregnancies, and the ability to predict Caesarean delivery for failure to progress.

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

Nulliparous or multipara
Singleton live pregnancy
Gestational age between 37 - 42 weeks
Cephalic presentation
Intact membranes
Reactive cardiotocograph tracing
Low risk pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Previous history of uterine surgery
Low lying placenta, placenta praevia and vaginal bleeding
Multiple pregnancy
Preterm Prelabour rupture of membrane/ prelabour rupture of membranes
Known allergy towards prostaglandins
Intrauterine fetal death
Known fetal anomaly
Estimated fetal weight >3.8kg by scan
Grandmultiparity (more than 5)
BMI >40kg/m2
Diabetes and hypertension on treatment
Other medical illness on treatment

Treatment and study plan

Transvaginal ultrasound scan

Diagnostic Test

Transvaginal ultrasound is done to measure the cervical length, as per Fetal Medicine Foundation guidelines

Primary outcomes

To determine the optimal cutoff points for cervical length measurement as predictor of successful labour induction

Time frame: before induction of labour

measurement of cervical length in cm

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Pre-Induction Cervical Assessment Using Transvaginal Ultrasound Versus Bishop's Cervical Scoring in Term Pregnancies As Predictors of Successful Induction of Labour

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Jul 20, 2020
Registry last updated: Jul 20, 2020

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