Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
Induction of labour is one of the most common procedures in obstetrics and about 1 in 4 women will go through the process. Generally, induction of labour methods can be divided into: mechanical (intracervical catheter, laminaria, synthetic osmotic cervical dilators, extra-amniotic saline infusion) and pharmacological (the use of drugs, like prostaglandins and oxytocin).
The aim of this study is to assess patients' overall satisfaction with Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon using two different protocols (outpatient and inpatient) and to determine the difference between them, if any, by using a questionnaire.
Who can participate?
Pregnant women aged 18 to 40 years who have never given birth before
What does the study involve?
Patients are divided into two groups. Both groups receive Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon for the induction of labour. They are exposed to the product for the same period of time (12 hours). The only difference between two groups is where patients are during the period of induction (those in the inpatient group remain in the hospital whilst those in the outpatient group go home).
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Participants may benefit from induction of labour, as Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon is an effective and proven tool.
Risks in the induction of labour are well known but so far, publications have shown CRB has reduced risk compared with prostagladins (most usual method for induction of labour) as stated in the official leaflet of CRB.
Where is the study run from?
National Maternity Hospital (Ireland)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
September 2017 to June 2018
Who is funding the study?
National Maternity Hospital (Ireland)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Branko Denona (Public)
Trial website
Contact information
Type
Public
Primary contact
Dr Branko Denona
ORCID ID
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4410-9900
Contact details
National Maternity Hospital
Dublin
D2
Ireland
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Protocol/serial number
N/A
Study information
Scientific title
Pilot comparative study on patient satisfaction with Cervical Ripening Balloon using inpatient and outpatient protocol
Acronym
Study hypothesis
To assess patients’ satisfaction on induction of labour with Cook’s Cervical Ripening Balloon using two different protocols, inpatient and outpatient. Satisfaction of each protocol is assessed by patients' completed questionnaire.
Ethics approval
National Maternity Hospital Dublin Ethics Committee, 29/03/2018, ref: EC 04.2018
Study design
Prospective comparative pilot study
Primary study design
Interventional
Secondary study design
Non randomised study
Trial setting
Hospitals
Trial type
Treatment
Patient information sheet
Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet
Condition
Obstetrics: induction of labour
Intervention
40 patients who fulfill criteria and are willing to participate in the study are equally divided into two different groups. In both groups Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon (CRB) is inserted in the cervix of the uterus and is removed after 12 hours as per instructions of the manufacturer. CRB can be removed before expiration of 12 hours if there is a clinical indication.
Patients in the first group (inpatient protocol) remain in the hospital after CRB is placed. Other group of patients (outpatient protocol) leave the hospital after placement of the CRB and return when the CRB is due to be removed. CRB is used for the same period of time in both groups.
After removal of the CRB, patients in both groups are examined and continue induction of labour as per hospital protocol.
Intervention type
Device
Phase
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
Patient satisfaction with Cook Cervical Ripening Balloon is measured using Patient Experience Questionnaire post induction process
Secondary outcome measures
1. Efficiency of Cook’s CRB for induction of labour is assessed by possibility to perform artificial rupture of membranes post removal of CRB
2. Delivery within 24 hours of receiving induction of labor method is recorded.
3. Cesarean delivery rate is recorded at delivery.
4. Instrumental delivery rate is recorded at delivery.
5. Additional use of prostaglandin (1 or 2 doses) is recorded after reassessment following removal of CRB
6. Additional use of oxytocin for labour induction or augmentation is recorded after reassessment following removal of CRB
7. Maternal infection defined as maternal temperature greater than 38⁰C, endometritis, chorioamnionitis or antibiotic usage is recorded following placement of CRB
8. Neonatal adverse events (if any) are recorded throughout.
Overall trial start date
01/09/2017
Overall trial end date
30/06/2018
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Eligibility
Participant inclusion criteria
1. Nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies
2. Aged 18 to 40 years
3. The fetus is in cephalic presentation
4. Low risk pregnancies going for induction of labour for postdates pregnancies as per protocol in National Maternity Hospital
Participant type
Patient
Age group
Adult
Gender
Female
Target number of participants
40
Participant exclusion criteria
1. Any pre-existing medical condition or medical condition of pregnancy
2. Pathological CTG prior to induction
3. Oligohydramnios or any other abnormal findings on post-dates scan
4. Maternal age <18 years old or >40 years old
Recruitment start date
01/05/2018
Recruitment end date
28/06/2018
Locations
Countries of recruitment
Ireland
Trial participating centre
National Maternity Hospital
Holles Street
Dublin
D2
Ireland
Sponsor information
Organisation
National Maternity Hospital
Sponsor details
Holles Street
Dublin
D2
Ireland
Sponsor type
Hospital/treatment centre
Website
Funders
Funder type
Hospital/treatment centre
Funder name
National Maternity Hospital
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Location
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
The study is planned to be published in peer reviewed journal.
IPD sharing statement:
Data will not be available as the this is only a pilot study and would most likely be followed by a larger, cohort study. For this reason collected data will only be saved for the time of the study and once completed will be erased and hold no value for the future studies except for the final results which will be published.
Intention to publish date
01/09/2019
Participant level data
Not expected to be available
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list