Comparison of Foley Balloon With or Without Traction for the Cervical Ripening
Launched by ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL, PENNSYLVANIA · Feb 4, 2010
Trial Information
Current as of June 03, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
One arm will have the foley balloon placed alone in the cervix. And one arm will have the foley balloon placed in the cervix and then attached to a weight (1000 cc Iv Bag of fluid). Our hypothesis is that the weighted balloon will be more effective than the non-weighted balloon in the ripening of the cervix for induction of labor
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Term pregnancy scheduled for induction of labor
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Preterm pregnancy that require induction for fetal indications
About St. Luke's Hospital, Pennsylvania
St. Luke's Hospital in Pennsylvania is a leading healthcare institution committed to advancing medical knowledge and patient care through innovative clinical research. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, St. Luke's Hospital focuses on a wide range of therapeutic areas, leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of research integrity and participant safety. With a dedication to improving health outcomes, St. Luke's collaborates with pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations to facilitate groundbreaking studies that contribute to the development of new treatments and therapies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
James N Aansti, MD
Principal Investigator
St. Luke's Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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