RecruitingPhase 3NCT06259097

Different Medications to Induce Labor

Misoprostol Versus Pitocin for Induction of Labor in Patients With BMI > 30: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial examining whether the use of misoprostol or pitocin, in combination with a foley catheter, is more effective at inducing labor in patients with a gravid BMI that is considered obese.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • \- Pregnant patient presenting to labor \& delivery for induction of labor with a BMI \> = 30

Exclusion Criteria1

  • \- Pregnant patient presenting to labor \& delivery for induction of labor with BMI \< 30

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Interventions

DRUGMisoprostol

25 mcg vaginally every 6 hours

DRUGPitocin

3-6 mL intravenously every hour


Locations(2)

Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, New York, United States

Bronx Care Health System

The Bronx, New York, United States

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