Tension-Free catheter may ease labor induction
NCT ID NCT03588585
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether putting tension on a Foley catheter (a tube used to help start labor) makes a difference in how quickly a woman gives birth. Researchers compared tension versus no tension in 86 first-time mothers. The trial was stopped early, so the findings are not conclusive.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Foley transcervical catheter with or without tension
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that not applying tension to the catheter is just as effective, making the procedure more comfortable for women.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 86 participants, so results are limited and may not be reliable. It is a small, single-center study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826, United States
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