Membrane sweeping: a gentle nudge for natural labour?
NCT ID NCT07615946
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether membrane sweeping, a simple procedure done during a vaginal exam, can help start labour naturally in women with full-term pregnancies. Researchers compared 214 women who received membrane sweeping with those who had routine care. The goal was to see if it reduces the time to labour onset and the need for medical induction or C-section.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- membrane sweeping (a procedure where a doctor gently separates the membranes around the baby from the uterus during a vaginal exam)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, membrane sweeping could help more women go into labour naturally, reducing the need for medical induction or C-section.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-hospital study with 214 participants. The procedure may cause discomfort or spotting, and results may not apply to all pregnancies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kharader General Hospital
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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