Which ripening method gets First-Time moms to vaginal delivery faster?
NCT ID NCT07717502
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests two ways to prepare the cervix for labor induction in first-time mothers with a single baby in head-down position at full term. One approach uses Dilapan-S dilators placed 12–24 hours before hospital admission, followed by misoprostol pills after removal. The other gives both treatments together after admission. The goal is to see which method helps more women deliver vaginally within 24 hours of entering the hospital.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Dilapan-S osmotic cervical dilators and misoprostol
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a more effective cervical ripening strategy to increase the chance of vaginal delivery within 24 hours for first-time mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 260 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both methods carry risks like uterine hyperstimulation or infection.
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