Elective Induction of Nulliparous Labor
Summary
Primary outcome: to evaluate the effect of elective induction of labor (IOL), at 39 weeks gestation, on cesarean delivery rates in nulliparous women compared to expectant management (EM).
Secondary outcomes: to evaluate differences in the mean number of clinic visits/antepartum tests avoided with IOL, to compare the differences in utilization of inpatient resources (mean duration of inpatient stay, mean duration of labor), and to evaluate the effect of IOL on the risk of urinary/anal incontinence and sexual dysfunction as analyzed using previously validated measurements. We will evaluate differences in the rate of cervical change once active labor is diagnosed, and the time from completion of active labor, defined as complete dilation and complete effacement, to the delivery of fetus (definition of second stage of active labor). Furthermore, other secondary outcomes to be evaluated include comparisons between IOL and EM in regards to the occurence of chorioamnionitis, stillbirth, operative vaginal delivery, and meconium stained amniotic fluid. An evaluation of the predictive value of cervical length and Bishop score for vaginal delivery will also be examined.
Description
A research nurse will screen patients at the 38 week visit through chart review and potential candidates will be identified. One of the study investigators or research nurse will interface with the patient at the 38 week visit and written informed consent will be obtained after the study protocol is explained and eligibility determined. Since eligibility determination cannot be made without performing a digital cervical examination, the patient will be offered a cervix exam with Bishop score determination. If the Bishop score meets inclusion criteria, the patient will be offered participation in the study. Women who consent to the study will be randomized using a computer-generated list by means of sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes which reveal the allocation of the subject to either induction or expectant management. All subjects will then receive the following evaluation: transvaginal cervical length measurement, and completion of a standard urinary/rectal incontinence/sexual function questionnaire. Patients randomized to induction will be scheduled not earlier than 39 weeks gestation and in coordination with the labor and delivery physician and nursing leadership. The method of induction will be dependant on whether or not a cervical foley bulb can be placed at the time of admission for induction of labor. If cervical foley bulb placement is possible, the foley bulb will remain in place until either spontaneously removed or after 12 hours, whichever is earlier. If placement is not possible, cervical ripening with misoprostol 25 mcg per vagina every 4 hours (maximum of 4 total doses) will be initiated. Cervical examination will occur every 4 hours (coincident with vaginal misoprostol placement). Repeat doses of misoprostol will be given only if foley bulb placement is not possible and/or if palpably firm uterine contractions are less than 6 in 10 minutes in consecutive 10 minute intervals. Once placement of a cervical foley bulb can be performed this will be accomplished and initiation of oxytocin administration will begin at 2 mIU/minute and increasing by 2 mIU/minute every 20 minutes to ensure adequate contractions (maximum oxytocin infusion rate 36 mIU/minute). Adequate contractions will be defined as 7 contractions in 15 minutes in consecutive 15 minute intervals that palpate moderate to firm. Oxytocin infusion will begin not earlier than 4 hours after the last misoprostol dose (if given). Subjects expectantly managed (EM) will be scheduled for routine follow-up appointments and delivered for obstetric indications but not later than 42 weeks gestation.
A routine 6-8 week immediate postpartum and 1 year follow-up examinations will be scheduled for all subjects following delivery. In addition to the routine examinations, all subject evaluations during these visits will include completion of a standard urinary/rectal incontinence/sexual function.
Study data will be entered into a password protected Excel file on a DoD government computer accessible only to study investigators and a clinical research nurse. Withdrawal from the study will be voluntary and results will be analyzed on an intent-to-treat basis.
Data analysis will focus on the primary outcome: to evaluate the effect of elective induction of labor, at 39 weeks gestation, on cesarean delivery rates in nulliparous women compared to expectant (typical) management. Also evaluation of secondary outcomes will include determination of the predictive value of cervical length and Bishop score for successful vaginal delivery; the risk of urinary/anal incontinence and sexual dysfunction with labor induction compared to spontaneous labor; number of clinic visits/antepartum tests avoided with elective induction compared with potential increased utilization of inpatient resources; evaluation of the labor curve with induction compared to spontaneous labor. Other secondary outcomes to be evaluated include comparisons between IOL and EM in regards to the rate of chorioamnionitis, rate of stillbirth, rate of operative vaginal delivery, and rate of meconium stained amniotic fluid. Students t-test will be used to compare continuous variables and the Chi-square test will be used to compare proportions between the groups. Analysis is by intent-to-treat with a p-value of less than 0.05 considered significant.
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Conditions
Pregnancy
Intervention
Induction of Labor
Location
Madigan Army Medical Center
Tacoma
Washington
United States
98431
Status
Recruiting
Source
Madigan Army Medical Center
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01076062
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Published on BioPortfolio: 2014-07-23T21:09:59-0400
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Obstetric Labor, Premature
Onset of OBSTETRIC LABOR before term (TERM BIRTH) but usually after the FETUS has become viable. In humans, it occurs sometime during the 29th through 38th week of PREGNANCY. TOCOLYSIS inhibits premature labor and can prevent the BIRTH of premature infants (INFANT, PREMATURE).
Labor, Induced
Artificially induced UTERINE CONTRACTION. Generally, LABOR, OBSTETRIC is induced with the intent to cause delivery of the fetus and termination of pregnancy.
Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical And Gynecological
Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of conditions related to pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium and of diseases of the female genitalia. It includes also demonstration of genital and pregnancy physiology.
Labor Onset
The beginning of true OBSTETRIC LABOR which is characterized by the cyclic uterine contractions of increasing frequency, duration, and strength causing CERVICAL DILATATION to begin (LABOR STAGE, FIRST ).
Labor, Obstetric
The repetitive uterine contraction during childbirth which is associated with the progressive dilation of the uterine cervix (CERVIX UTERI). Successful labor results in the expulsion of the FETUS and PLACENTA. Obstetric labor can be spontaneous or induced (LABOR, INDUCED).
