Gentler cervical ripening may reduce C-Sections in overdue pregnancies
NCT ID NCT02907060
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested two ways to prepare the cervix for labor in women whose pregnancies lasted 41 weeks or more. One method uses a medicine (Propess), the other uses a soft balloon device. The goal was to see if the balloon method leads to fewer emergency C-sections due to signs of fetal distress. About 1,200 women took part, and the results help doctors choose the safest approach for overdue babies.
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Locations
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CHU CAEN
Caen, 14033, France
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Ch Chartres
Chartres, France
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Ch Departemental Vendee
La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France
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Ch Pontoise
Cergy-Pontoise, 95303, France
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Chi Poissy
Poissy, France
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Chru Tours
Tours, 37044, France
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Chu Brest
Brest, France
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Chu Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63001, France
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Chu Nantes
Nantes, 44093, France
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Chu Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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Chu Rennes
Rennes, France
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Chu Saint Etienne
Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, 42270, France
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Chu Toulouse
Toulouse, France
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Hopital Saint Joseph
Marseille, 13008, France
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