Induction of Labor After Cesarean Using Foley Alone vs. Concurrent Foley and Oxytocin

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · May 27, 2025

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the best way to help women who have had one previous Cesarean delivery to begin labor safely and effectively. The researchers want to find out if using a Foley catheter (a flexible tube used to help soften the cervix) alone is as effective as using it along with a medication called Oxytocin, which helps stimulate contractions. They hope that combining these two methods will lead to faster deliveries without increasing risks for the mothers or babies.

To participate in this trial, women must be at least 18 years old, have a single baby due in the next few weeks (at least 37 weeks of pregnancy), and have had only one previous Cesarean delivery. They should also be able to understand instructions in English or Spanish and have certain medical conditions that make them eligible for labor induction. If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and monitored closely throughout the process to ensure safety and gather important information about the outcomes. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into labor induction methods for women with a history of Cesarean delivery.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Eligible for induction of labor
• • Live singleton gestation ≥37 weeks
• • History of 1 cesarean delivery
• • ≥18 years of age
• • Cephalic presentation
• • Intact membranes
• • English or Spanish speaking (Able to read/understand consent and instructions)
• • Cervical dilation \<3cm and Bishop score \<8
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • \>1 prior Cesarean delivery
• • Known chorioamnionitis
• • Major fetal anomaly