CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Castor Oil in Preventing Formal Induction of Labour in a Tertiary Institution

Nigeria100 participantsStarted 2021-03-05

Plain-language summary

This study demonstrated that castor oil was effective in reducing the need for formal induction of labour and the administration-delivery interval with minimal maternal side-effects, at an initial dose of 30ml and single repeat dose of 30ml.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 44 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Gestational age of 41weeks+0day to 41weeks+2days
✓. Pregnancies with cephalic presenting fetuses
✓. Pregnant women with singleton fetus
✓. Absence of contraindications to vaginal delivery
✓. Absence of uterine contraction
✓. Bishop score ≤ 5
✓. Ultrasound confirmed GA in early pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

✕. Pregnant women in latent phase of labour
✕. Preterm or term premature rupture of membrane
✕. Antepartum haemorrhage
✕. Previous Caesarean section and myomectomy
✕. Multiple gestation
✕. Medical disorders of pregnancy
✕. Unsure date

What they're measuring

formal Induction of labour

Timeframe: 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06841939

SponsorAssumpta Nnenna Nweke

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-04

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