CompletedPhase 1

Oral Misoprostol for Labor Augmentation: A Pilot Study

United States46 participantsStarted 2007-04

Plain-language summary

A phase I, open-label trial to determine a safe dose of oral misoprostol required to augment labor in nulliparous women diagnosed with arrest of dilation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * nulliparous * gestational age of at least 36 weeks * singleton gestation * cephalic presentation * reassuring fetal heart rate * 4 cm or greater cervical dilation * ruptured membranes with clear amnionic fluid * intrauterine pressure catheter in place * less than 200 MVU's Exclusion Criteria: * non-reassuring fetal heart rate * meconium-stained amnionic fluid * previous uterine incision * maternal fever * pregnancy-induced hypertension or other pregnancy-related complications * known fetal anomalies * placenta previa or unexplained vaginal bleeding * estimated fetal weight of 4,500 grams or greater * evidence of cephalopelvic disproportion * any moderate or severe preexisting disease * contraindication to the use of prostaglandins

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

uterine hyperstimulation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00906126

SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-09

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