An interventional study of Misoprostol and Foley catheter in Labor, sponsored by Muhammad Aamir Latif. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 40 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-18.
Sponsored by Muhammad Aamir Latif · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
There are gaps in the local data regarding the comparative effectiveness of Foley catheter versus misoprostol for induction of labor (IOL). Therefore, the current study was planned with the objective of comparing the mean induction-to-delivery interval of Foley catheter versus misoprostol for IOL in singleton term pregnancy.
Although systematic reviews and meta-analyses have compared the effectiveness and safety of pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, mechanical, and combined methods of cervical ripening and labor induction, the optimal method of IOL is still debatable. The findings would be helpful in further assessing the conflicting evidence and furnishing the limited data regarding the use of Foley catheters or misoprostol in patients undergoing IOL from local setups.
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Women received intravaginal misoprostol 25 μg 4 hours apart, up to a maximum of four doses.
Drug: Misoprostol
An intracervical Foley catheter (16 F) was inserted into the patients. The balloon was inflated with 30 mL of sterile normal saline solution and was kept in place until it expelled spontaneously.
Device: Foley catheter
Women received intravaginal misoprostol 25 μg 4 hours apart, up to a maximum of four doses.
An intracervical Foley catheter (16 F) was inserted into the patients. The balloon was inflated with 30 mL of sterile normal saline solution and was kept in place until it expelled spontaneously.
Delivery of the fetus
Induction-to-delivery interval was calculated from the insertion of the Foley catheter or misoprostol until the delivery of the fetus in hours.
Time frame: 24 hours
Plan to share: No — Data can be shared on a reasonable request.
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