Simple finger sweep vs balloon: which gets labor started better?
NCT ID NCT06591247
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a simple procedure called membrane stripping (where a doctor sweeps a finger around the cervix to separate the amniotic sac) works as well as a balloon catheter to ripen the cervix before inducing labor. About 400 full-term pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive either membrane stripping, a double balloon catheter, or a hormone pessary. The main goal is to see how many women have a successfully ripened cervix after 12 hours.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Membrane stripping (procedure), double balloon catheter (device), PGE2 vaginal pessary (drug)
What this could lead to
If membrane stripping works as well as the balloon catheter, it could offer a simpler, less invasive option to prepare the cervix for labor induction.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study with 400 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Membrane stripping may be less effective or cause discomfort compared to other methods.
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Meir Medical Center
RECRUITINGKfar Saba, Central District, 4428164, Israel
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