Which labor induction method works fastest? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT06803992
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three common methods to start labor in full-term pregnant women whose cervix is not ready yet: a slow-release insert (Propess), a vaginal gel, and a balloon catheter. About 140 women will take part to see which method leads to the fastest delivery. The goal is to help doctors choose the best option for a safe and efficient labor induction.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 140 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women at term (37 weeks of gestation or more) with singleton * pregnancies that are intended for IOL. * Initial bishop score \<5 * No contraindications to receive either treatment. * Women who will give informed consent to be included in the study. * Women at or over the age of 18. Exclusion Criteria: * Women with a known hypersensitivity or contraindications to Propess / PGE2. * Parity 5 or more * Labor contractions more than 4 in 20 min * Glaucoma * History of previous uterine surgery * Hypersensitivity to prostaglandins * Vaginal delivery is contraindicated * Active cardiac, renal, pulmonary, or hepatic disease * Severe asthma or pulmonary disease
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emek medical center
RECRUITINGAfula, Israel
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