To Compare Sweeping of Membranes Versus Expectant Management for Spontaneous Onset of Labor and V… (NCT06949787) | Clinical Trial Compass
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To Compare Sweeping of Membranes Versus Expectant Management for Spontaneous Onset of Labor and Vaginal Delivery.
Pakistan132 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language summary
The study is planned to fill the gaps regarding the effectiveness of sweeping of membranes versus expectant management in terms of spontaneous onset of labor and vaginal delivery in post-date primigravida.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Primigravid women
* Aged between 18 and 40 years
* Gestational age ≥40 weeks, confirmed by ultrasound or early dating scan
* Singleton pregnancies
* Cephalic presentation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiple gestations
* Fetal distress or anomalies detected on ultrasound
* Contraindications to vaginal delivery (e.g., placenta previa, previous uterine surgery)
* Previous uterine scar
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.
1This trial compares membrane sweeping to just waiting for labor to start on its own — can you explain what membrane sweeping actually involves and whether it might be a good option for my situation given that my pregnancy is going past my due date?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, is there a timeline for when it might open, and in the meantime what would you recommend as the standard approach for managing a post-term pregnancy?
3The trial is measuring whether membrane sweeping leads to spontaneous labor and vaginal delivery — what does the current evidence outside of this trial tell us about how well membrane sweeping actually works compared to simply waiting?
4If I were to consider this trial once it opens, what would 'expectant management' actually look like in practice — would I have more monitoring, and are there any risks associated with waiting longer for labor to begin on its own?
5Are there other options, like a formal induction of labor, that my care team would recommend I consider before or instead of participating in a study comparing membrane sweeping to watchful waiting?
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.