Timing of labor induction after water breaks: study compares early vs. waiting
NCT ID NCT07261332
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 88 pregnant women whose water broke before labor started, comparing those who got labor-inducing gel right away versus those who waited 24 hours. The goal was to see which approach led to shorter labor and more vaginal deliveries. The findings could help guide doctors on the best timing for induction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 0.5mg PGE2 gel
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors decide the best timing for inducing labor in women with ruptured membranes, potentially leading to safer and more efficient deliveries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 88 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The intervention is a standard drug, so no major new breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hameed Lateef Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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