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Induction of Labor in Morbidly Obese Patients

RecruitingEARLY Phase 1Ages 18 Years - anyFemaleUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this randomized control trial is to compare different doses of Misoprostol (25 mcg vs 50 mcg) in induction of labor (IOL) in morbidly obese patients with BMI \>40. It is known that morbid obesity is a risk factor for failed IOL and ultimately cesarean delivery (CD.) If the rates of vaginal delivery in this population can improve, then surgical morbidity can be reduced in these patients.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Morbidly obese (BMI โ‰ฅ 40 kg/m2) at admission for induction of labor * Speaks English or Spanish * Gestational age between 34 weeks and 0 days and 42 weeks and 6 days * Age 18 years old or older * Viable, single, cephalic fetus * Intent to proceed with cervical ripening - cervical exam: dilation \< 5 cm * Contractions \< 5 per 10 minutes Exclusion Criteria: * History of cesarean delivery * Contraindication to prostaglandin administration (significant myomectomy, prior cesarean delivery) * Contraindication to vaginal delivery (placenta previa, vasa previa, HIV with high viral load) * Contraindications to labor (cardiac, neurosurgical, need for cesarean) * Age \< 18yo * Fetal growth restriction with abnormal umbilical artery Doppler indices * Cervical dilation \>5 cm * Contractions \>5 per 10 minutes * Significant vaginal bleeding with concern for placental abruption * Non-reassuring fetal status or fetal heart rate decelerations * Fetal demise or major fetal anomaly * Inability to give consent
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What it tests

  • Misoprostol
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Where

1 site
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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