Home labor trick tested: can a simple catheter avoid hospital stays?

NCT ID NCT02932319

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a Foley catheter (a small balloon placed in the cervix) could be used at home to start labor in first-time mothers whose pregnancy has gone past the due date. 43 women took part. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and effective compared to waiting and being induced in the hospital.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Roubaix

    Roubaix, France

  • CHU Rouen

    Rouen, France

  • CHU de Caen

    Caen, France

  • Ch Valenciennes

    Valenciennes, France

  • Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre - CHRU

    Lille, France

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