Ultrasound may sharpen labor timing predictions for induced births
NCT ID NCT02570620
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This completed study looked at whether using ultrasound to measure the cervix can better predict the time from labor induction to delivery compared to the standard Bishop exam. Researchers followed 342 women with full-term, single pregnancies who had an unfavorable Bishop score. The goal was to improve care for mothers needing labor induction.
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Locations
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Hospital of Orleans
Orléans, France
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University Hospital of Nantes
Nantes, France
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University Hospital of Tours
Tours, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ultrasound of the cervix
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors more accurately predict how long labor will take after induction, improving care for mothers.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound method may not prove more reliable than current practice, and results may not apply to all pregnancies.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.