Could adding oxytocin speed up labor induction after a C-Section?

NCT ID NCT07006896

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two ways to start labor in women who have had one previous C-section and are at least 37 weeks pregnant with a single baby. One method uses a cervical balloon alone, and the other uses the balloon along with the drug oxytocin. The goal is to see if using both together can shorten the time from start to delivery without raising risks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Foley balloon and oxytocin

What this could lead to

If successful, this could establish a safer, faster method for inducing labor in women with a prior C-section, reducing time to delivery without increasing risks.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Adding oxytocin could raise the risk of uterine rupture or other complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States