Could a 3-Hour balloon speed up labor induction?

NCT ID NCT07689357

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Rambam Health Care Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two durations of cervical ripening balloon placement—3 hours versus the standard 12 hours—in pregnant women undergoing labor induction. The goal is to see if a shorter balloon time reduces the overall time from insertion to delivery while maintaining safety and comfort. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups, and outcomes like delivery time, mode of delivery, and maternal satisfaction are tracked.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make labor induction faster and more comfortable for pregnant women, reducing the time from balloon insertion to delivery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all women. Shorter balloon placement might not effectively ripen the cervix, potentially leading to longer labor or more interventions.

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CERVICAL RIPENING AND INDUCTION OF LABOR LABOR INDUCTION

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Locations

Rambam Health Care Campus
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Haifa, 31906, Israel

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