Effectiveness of Castor Oil in Preventing Formal Induction of Labour in a Tertiary Institution (NCT06841939) | Clinical Trial Compass
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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 range
20 Years – 44 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.