Gentler cervix prep may reduce C-Sections in overdue pregnancies

NCT ID NCT02907060

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested two ways to soften the cervix before inducing labor in women whose pregnancies lasted 41 weeks or longer. One method uses a medicine (Propess), the other uses a small balloon placed in the cervix. The goal was to see if the balloon method leads to fewer emergency C-sections for signs of fetal distress. Over 1,200 pregnant women took part, and researchers tracked delivery outcomes and safety.

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Locations

CHU CAEN

Caen, 14033, France
Ch Chartres

Chartres, France
Ch Departemental Vendee

La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France
Ch Pontoise

Cergy-Pontoise, 95303, France
Chi Poissy

Poissy, France
Chru Tours

Tours, 37044, France
Chu Brest

Brest, France
Chu Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, 63001, France
Chu Nantes

Nantes, 44093, France
Chu Reims

Reims, 51092, France
Chu Rennes

Rennes, France
Chu Saint Etienne

Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, 42270, France
Chu Toulouse

Toulouse, France
Hopital Saint Joseph

Marseille, 13008, France

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PROLONGED PREGNANCY