New study aims to find best way to induce labor when cervix Won't cooperate

NCT ID NCT04949633

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at two common ways to start labor in pregnant women whose cervix hasn't softened enough after 24 hours of preparation. One method uses the hormone oxytocin, and the other uses a different hormone called prostaglandins. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer C-sections and a better experience for mothers. About 1,500 women will take part in this French study.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, Hospital St Joseph, Marseille

    TERMINATED

    Marseille, 13008, France

  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, Port Royal Maternity Hospital, Paris

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75014, France

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  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Angers

    RECRUITING

    Angers, 49033, France

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  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Bordeaux

    TERMINATED

    Bordeaux, 33076, France

  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Brest

    RECRUITING

    Brest, 29609, France

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  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

    TERMINATED

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63001, France

  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Nancy

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    Nancy, 54000, France

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  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Nantes

    RECRUITING

    Nantes, 44093, France

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  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Orléans

    RECRUITING

    Orléans, 45100, France

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  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Poitiers

    TERMINATED

    Poitiers, 86000, France

  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Saint Etienne

    RECRUITING

    Saint-Etienne, 42270, France

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  • Gynaecology-obstetrics, University Hospital, Tours

    RECRUITING

    Tours, 37044, France

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