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Natural labor kickstart: could gentle methods replace medical induction?

NCT ID NCT07587632

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Zurich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether natural cervical ripening methods can help labor start on its own in pregnant women with diet-controlled gestational diabetes. About 74 participants will try these methods starting at 37 weeks to see if they can avoid a medically induced labor. The goal is to increase the chance of a spontaneous, natural birth.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 74 people

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Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Singleton gestation * Non-insulin dependent, dietetically managed gestational diabetes * Greater than or equal to 34 weeks. * Planned vaginal birth at the University Hospital of Zurich * Planned IOL for 40 weeks of gestation. * Communication in German and/or English language possible. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women with multiple gestation * Fetal macrosomia \>95th percentile * Intrauterine growth restriction \<3rd percentile * Already in labor (regular contractions or premature rupture of membranes (PROM) * Patients scheduled for IOL before 40 weeks * Insulin-dependent diabetes * Planned cesarean section * Planned birth in an external hospital * Inability to follow the procedures e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders

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Conditions

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gestational diabetes

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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) Induction of labor Pregnancy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Zurich

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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