Balloon vs. drugs: safer labor induction for moms with scarred uterus?

NCT ID NCT03471858

First seen Dec 29, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at 44 women who had a previous C-section and wanted to try vaginal delivery. It compared using a cervical balloon (mechanical dilation) versus prostaglandin drugs to start labor. The goal was to see if the balloon method is safer and just as effective.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National University Hospital, Singapore

    Singapore, 679973, Singapore

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