Simple swab may predict labor success for First-Time moms
NCT ID NCT07637318
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether certain natural chemicals in vaginal fluid can predict if labor induction will work in first-time mothers. Researchers will collect a swab from 190 women before induction and track whether they go into active labor. The goal is to find a way to avoid failed inductions and reduce C-sections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple test that helps doctors know when labor induction is likely to work, reducing unnecessary C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 190 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The biomarkers may not reliably predict outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AP-HP - Hôpital Cochin - Maternité Port-Royal
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75014, France