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Balloon method may reduce C-Sections in obese women at term

NCT ID NCT07685756

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: HUDDA Ahmad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two methods for preparing the cervix before inducing labor in obese women (BMI over 30) who are at full term (37+ weeks). One method uses a small balloon inserted into the cervix, the other uses a vaginal medication called misoprostol. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer emergency C-sections or instrument-assisted deliveries. The study includes 108 women with a low Bishop score (under 6), meaning their cervix is not yet ready for labor.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Cervical ripening balloon (device) and misoprostol (drug)
What this could lead to
If the balloon works better, it could offer a safer, more effective way to induce labor in obese women, potentially lowering C-section rates.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply widely. Both methods carry risks like infection or uterine hyperstimulation.

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CERVICAL RIPENING

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pakistan institute of medical sciences Islamabad

    Islamabad, Punjab Province, 46604, Pakistan

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