Could inducing labor at 39 weeks cut C-Sections in obese moms?

NCT ID NCT04603859

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether inducing labor at 39 weeks of pregnancy is better than waiting for labor to start naturally in women with a BMI of 30 or higher. The goal is to see if early induction lowers the chance of needing a C-section. About 1,900 women in Denmark will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: elective induction of labor (procedure)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that inducing labor at 39 weeks lowers the need for C-sections in obese women, leading to safer births.
What could go wrong: This is a large trial, but results may not apply to all hospitals or women. Inducing labor can also have risks like longer labor or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY PARTURITION PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aarhus University Hospital
RECRUITING

Aarhus, Denmark
Gødstrup Regional Hospital
RECRUITING

Herning, Denmark
Herlev Hospital
RECRUITING

Herlev, Denmark
Hvidovre Hospital
RECRUITING

Hvidovre, Denmark
Kolding Hospital
RECRUITING

Kolding, Denmark
North Zealand's Hospital
RECRUITING

Hillerød, Denmark
Nykøbing Falster Hospital
RECRUITING

Nykøbing Falster, Denmark
Odense University Hospital
RECRUITING

Odense, Denmark
Randers Regional Hospital
RECRUITING

Randers, Denmark
Rigshospitalet Juliane Marie Centre
RECRUITING

Copenhagen, Denmark
Viborg Hospital
RECRUITING

Viborg, Denmark
Zealand University Hospital
RECRUITING

Roskilde, Denmark

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