New study tests if popping the last membrane gets labour going faster
NCT ID NCT07301957
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
About 1 in 4 women have their water break before labour starts. Most go into labour within 48 hours, but some need to be induced. This study tests whether deliberately breaking the leftover membrane when a woman is admitted to the hospital can shorten the time to labour and reduce the need for induction. The trial will include 130 women with a single baby in head-down position.
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Active substance
additional rupture of the residual membrane using a sterile amniotic membrane piercer (Robé device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could reduce the time women wait for labour to start and lower the need for induced labour after their water breaks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 130 participants. It may not show a clear benefit, and the procedure carries a small risk of infection or discomfort.
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CHU Angers
RECRUITINGAngers, 49000, France
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Centre Hospitalier Le Mans
RECRUITINGLe Mans, 72000, France
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