CompletedNot Applicable

Value of Measuring Cervical Angle and Length by Ultrasound in Prediction of Successful Induction of Delivery

Egypt70 participantsStarted 2017-04-15

Plain-language summary

Seventy ladies indicated for induction of delivery will be recruited. Two ways of assessment of their cervices will be done before actual induction of labor. First, ultrasound will be done to assess the angle and the length of the cervix. Then vaginal examination will be done to assess the characteristics of cervix. Analysis will be done to identify the best predictor of successful induction of labour.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 37 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Singleton pregnancy * Gestational age between 35 and 42 * Presence of an indication for induction of labour as post-term pregnancy or rupture of membranes * The fetus is living * Cephalic presentation Exclusion Criteria: * Estimated fetal weight more than 4 kilograms * Malpresentation * Oligohydramnios * Polyhydramnios * Non-reassuring non-stress test before induction of labor * Cephalo-pelvic disproportion * Previous operation on the cervix as cautery or cerclage * Previous cesarean section * Any contraindication to vaginal delivery including placenta previa * Anomalous fetus * Morbid obesity

What they're measuring

Value of posterior cervical angle

Timeframe: At around 10 minutes from admission to hospital

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03113227

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-07-09

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