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Home catheter could kickstart labor for Moms-to-Be

NCT ID NCT02932319

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether using a Foley catheter at home can safely start labor in first-time mothers whose pregnancy has gone past the due date. 43 women took part. The catheter was placed in the hospital and then the women went home for 24 hours. The goal was to see if this method could help avoid a hospital stay right away.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Foley catheter
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a safe, convenient way to start labor at home instead of in the hospital for some women.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study with only 43 participants. It may not apply to all women, and there are risks like infection or the catheter not working.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

43 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2017

Finished

Oct 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * prolonged pregnancy (D+4) nulliparous no complication during pregnancy location near th hospital (20 mn by car) Bishop \< 6 Exclusion Criteria: * medical history small for gestationnal age PROM Live alone

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Conditions

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Pregnancy, Prolonged

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Induction of labour Prolonged pregnancy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Roubaix

    Roubaix, France

  • CHU Rouen

    Rouen, France

  • CHU de Caen

    Caen, France

  • Ch Valenciennes

    Valenciennes, France

  • Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre - CHRU

    Lille, France

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