Obstetrical Gel and Its Impact in Shortening the Duration of Labor in Women Undergoing a Vaginal … (NCT03751553) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Obstetrical Gel and Its Impact in Shortening the Duration of Labor in Women Undergoing a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Egypt200 participantsStarted 2018-12-30
Plain-language summary
The objective of our study is to investigate whether the use of obstetric gel shortens the first and second stage of labor and exerts a protective effect on the lower genital tract in women undergoing a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Age between 18 and 40 years
* Women who have had only one prior cesarean birth with no previous vaginal delivery, are eligible for VBAC and plan to attempt a VBAC after counseling.
* Singleton baby in vertex presentation
* Low-risk pregnancy at term (37-41 weeks of gestation)
* Estimated birth weight between 2000 g and 4500 g (clinically or by sonography)
* Signed written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Contraindications for vaginal delivery (placenta previa, active herpes infection, etc…)
* Suspected amniotic infection (fever, foul-smelling discharge, fetal tachycardia, abdominal pain)
* A non-reassuring fetal heart tracing
* Prolonged rupture of the membranes (24 hours)
* Suspected major fetal malformations
* Suspected cephalopelvic disproportion
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?
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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.