Membrane sweeping may reduce need for labor induction
NCT ID NCT03591159
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether membrane sweeping—a gentle finger sweep around the cervix—can help women at full term go into labor sooner and avoid medical induction. 256 pregnant women aged 18-35 with no complications will be followed. The goal is to see if this simple procedure shortens delivery time and reduces the need for induction after 40 weeks and 6 days.
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 sweeps a finger around the cervix to help start labor naturally)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple procedure could help more women go into labor on their own, reducing the need for medical induction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study, and results may not apply to all pregnancies. Membrane sweeping can cause discomfort or spotting, and it may not always work.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara University School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ankara, 06590, Turkey (Türkiye)
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