Membrane sweeping may boost vaginal birth after C-Section
NCT ID NCT06103071
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether membrane sweeping—a procedure where a doctor gently separates the amniotic sac from the cervix—can help start labor and lead to a vaginal birth in women who have had one previous C-section. 384 women were enrolled. The goal was to see if this simple technique could reduce the need for repeat C-sections.
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 amniotic sac from the cervix to encourage labor)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, membrane sweeping could offer a simple, low-cost way to help women with a prior C-section achieve a vaginal birth, reducing the need for repeat C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single, completed study in Pakistan with 384 participants. Results may not apply to other populations, and the procedure may not work for everyone. Risks include discomfort, bleeding, or infection.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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HIT hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 47080, Pakistan