CompletedNot Applicable

Self-Obtained Ultrasound Scans for Measurement of Cervical Dilation and Effacement in Labor

United States40 participantsStarted 2021-09-13

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot study to test the accuracy and comfort of self-directed ultrasound imaging of cervical dilation and effacement in pregnant women undergoing induction of labor. The study will assess correlation of cervical measurements between self-directed imaging and experienced provider digital cervical examinations.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant females age 18 years or older * Third trimester of pregnancy with a singleton fetus (gestational age \>28 weeks) * Pre-gestational body mass index \<40 * Scheduled for induction of labor * Eligible for induction of labor based on current birth center guidelines * Intact membranes when presenting for induction of labor Exclusion Criteria: * History of prior cervical loop electrosurgical excisional procedure or cold knife conization * Cerclage placement during current pregnancy * Positive COVID-19 test within 7 days of admission for induction of labor * Fever \> 38.0 C at time of admission for induction of labor

What they're measuring

Correlation of cervical examination between self-obtained ultrasound measurements and provider digital exam.

Timeframe: Data collection during induction of labor with image interpretation through end of study, assessed up to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05038891

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-01

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