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Which works faster for inducing labor: balloon or pill?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 76 pregnant women to see which method—a Foley catheter (a small balloon) or misoprostol (a pill)—works faster for starting labor at full term. The main goal was to measure the time from starting the method to delivering the baby. The results help doctors choo…
Matched conditions: LABOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muhammad Aamir Latif • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:26 UTC
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Warm showers during labor: a simple way to ease pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking a warm shower during early labor can reduce pain and make the birth experience more satisfying. 78 pregnant women between ages 18 and 35 participated. Researchers measured pain levels and satisfaction to see if warm showers help without using m…
Matched conditions: LABOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gulhane School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Shower power: warm water eases labor pain and anxiety, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking a warm shower during labor helps women feel less pain and anxiety, and more comfortable and satisfied with their birth experience. 94 pregnant women in active labor were randomly assigned to either shower or receive standard care. The researche…
Matched conditions: LABOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nilgun Avci • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Labor shortening drug shows promise in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether phloroglucinol, a drug that relaxes smooth muscles, can shorten the active phase of labor in pregnant women. 134 women aged 18-35 with a full-term pregnancy (over 37 weeks) took part. The main goal was to measure how long labor lasted from diagnosis to f…
Matched conditions: LABOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muhammad Aamir Latif • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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Fever in labor: how often does it signal infection?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 422 pregnant women who had a fever during labor to understand how often it leads to infection in the mother or newborn. Fever in labor can be caused by infection, medication, or the labor itself, and doctors often give antibiotics without clear evidence. The …
Matched conditions: LABOR
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:28 UTC
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Ultrasound could predict uterine rupture risk in women with prior C-Section
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether an ultrasound measuring the thickness of the lower part of the womb can help predict the risk of uterine rupture in women who have had a previous C-section. The goal was to see if using this ultrasound information could help more women safely attempt …
Matched conditions: LABOR
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:23 UTC