Balloon vs. drugs: could a simple device make labor induction safer for moms with scarred uteri?
NCT ID NCT03471858
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared using a cervical balloon catheter (a soft tube with a balloon) to prostaglandin drugs for inducing labor in 44 women who had a previous C-section. The goal was to see if the balloon method is safer and just as effective. The trial is now complete, and results may help guide safer choices for women attempting a vaginal birth after a C-section.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cervical balloon catheter
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safer way to induce labor for women who have had a previous C-section, reducing the risk of uterine rupture.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The balloon method may be less effective than drugs in some cases.
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National University Hospital, Singapore
Singapore, 679973, Singapore