Home catheter could kickstart labor for Moms-to-Be
NCT ID NCT02932319
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a Foley catheter at home can safely start labor in first-time mothers whose pregnancy has gone past the due date. 43 women took part. The catheter was placed in the hospital and then the women went home for 24 hours. The goal was to see if this method could help avoid a hospital stay right away.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Foley catheter
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a safe, convenient way to start labor at home instead of in the hospital for some women.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, early study with only 43 participants. It may not apply to all women, and there are risks like infection or the catheter not working.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH Roubaix
Roubaix, France
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CHU Rouen
Rouen, France
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CHU de Caen
Caen, France
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Ch Valenciennes
Valenciennes, France
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Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre - CHRU
Lille, France
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