CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Patient Satisfaction With Home Induction and In-patient Induction.

France187 participantsStarted 2023-11-20

Plain-language summary

Induced labour is a medical intervention designed to initiate or accelerate the childbirth process when clinically indicated. Induced labour concerns 25.8% of pregnant women in France, according to the latest National Perinatal Survey 2021. This rate is rising steadily, since in 2016 induction concerned 22% of pregnancies. There are many medical indications for induction, both maternal and foetal. Induced labour in hospitals is beginning to reach its limits, given the reduction in the number of nursing staff and the reduction in the number of beds available. In some cases, patients are hospitalised for 24 to 72 hours before going into labour. In this context, the place where the birth takes place, whether at home or in hospital, is essential, with a potential impact on patient satisfaction and the experience of induction. Cervical ripening can be a difficult experience for women, with a feeling of loss of control at this crucial stage. The duration of induction is one of the factors that women would like to see changed when asked about the aftermath of induction. The option of inducing at home might seem to improve women's experience and reduce the length of their stay in hospital.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient * Singleton pregnancy * Indication for induction of labour ≥ 37SA+0d * Unfavourable cervix (Bishop\<6) * Living less than 30 minutes' drive from hospital * Having a relative at her side for a return home Exclusion Criteria: * Scarred uterus : previous caesarean section or myomectomy * Premature rupture of membranes * Fetal death in utero * Placenta previa/accreta/percreta * Severe maternal pathology : decompensated respiratory, cardiac, hepatic, renal, digestive or psychiatric disease, severe pre-eclampsia, severe growth retardation or anamnios * Patient under guardianship, curatorship or safeguard of justice

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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.

What they're measuring

Questionnaire on patients' experience of induction in hospital and at home.

Timeframe: Day 2

Questionnaire on patients' satisfaction of induction in hospital and at home.

Timeframe: Day 2

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06272591

SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-30

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