Effect of Dexamethasone on Labour Induction in Term Pregnancies
Status:
RECRUITING
Trial end date:
2025-09-15
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of the study is to assess the effect of dexamethasone on labour induction in term pregnancies.
Primary outcome:
The interval between initiation of induction and beginning of the active phase of labour.
Secondary outcomes:
* Duration of active phase of labour (starting with cervical dilatation of 4-5 cm up to full cervical dilatation).
* Duration of second stage of labour
* Mode of delivery.
* Fetal outcome.
Group A:
Will receive one dose of IM dexamethasone sodium phosphate 8 mg (2 mL).
Group B:
Will receive vaginal misoprostol 25 g tablets every 6 h, up to 4 tablets, for a maximum duration of 24 h.
Group C:
Will receive one dose of IM dexamethasone sodium phosphate 8mg (2mL) with the first dose of vaginal misoprostol 25 g tablets that will be given every 6 h, up to 4 tablets, for a maximum duration of 24 h.