Comparison of Misoprostol and Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) Gel for Induction of Labour in Premature Rupture of Membranes at Term

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2013-05-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether induction of labor with vaginal misoprostol application will result in fewer cesarean deliveries than vaginal PGE2 gel application in women with premature rupture of membranes at term.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Nilratan Sircar Medical College
• Treatments: Dinoprostone; Misoprostol

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Premature rupture of membranes at 37 or more weeks

• Single live fetus in cephalic presentation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women in labour

• Women with contraindication of induction of labour

• Women with previous caesarean section or uterine surgery