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Can a simple sweep kickstart labor? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07043088

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether performing membrane sweeping several times near the due date helps women go into labor on their own before 41 weeks and 3 days. About 1,500 pregnant women with a single baby in head-down position will be randomly assigned to receive either no sweeping or up to three sweeps a few days apart. Researchers will track who goes into labor spontaneously and how they feel about the procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
membrane sweeping (a procedure where a clinician sweeps a finger around the cervix to separate the membranes from the uterus)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple, drug-free way to help more women go into labor on their own before needing medical induction.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The procedure may not work, could cause discomfort or minor bleeding, and results may not apply to all pregnant women.

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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

About 1,536 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Singleton pregnant women at term with a fetus in cephalic presentation and an intended vaginal delivery. Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 years of age * Unable to speak and understand Danish * Uncertain gestational age , defined as gestational age not determined by Crown-Rump-Length * Previous cesarean section * Ruptured membranes * Painful contractions * Vaginal bleeding more than bloody discharge * Membrane sweeping performed within the last two weeks * Already scheduled IOL or any known indication for IOL at or prior to GA 41+3 based on local or national guidelines * Known low-lying placenta (placenta located \<3 cm from the internal orifice verified by transvaginal ultrasound)

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Conditions

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Pregnancy, Prolonged

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cervical ripening Membrane stripping Memrane sweeping

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark

  • Aarhus University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark

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