Ultrasound may sharpen labor timing predictions for induced births
NCT ID NCT02570620
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at whether using ultrasound to measure the cervix can better predict the time from labor induction to delivery compared to the standard Bishop exam. Researchers followed 342 women with full-term, single pregnancies who had an unfavorable Bishop score. The goal was to improve care for mothers needing labor induction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound of the cervix
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors more accurately predict how long labor will take after induction, improving care for mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound method may not prove more reliable than current practice, and results may not apply to all pregnancies.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital of Orleans
Orléans, France
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University Hospital of Nantes
Nantes, France
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University Hospital of Tours
Tours, France
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