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Weighted Bag Versus Inner Thigh Taping for Cervical Ripening With a Foley Catheter Prior to an Induction of Labor
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating weighted bag and leg taping for Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor. Completed, enrolled 197 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aims to determine what type of traction, weighted bag or inner thigh taping, on foley catheters for cervical ripening results in a greater cervical dilation and shorter length of labor. The primary outcomes are post-ripening dilation of 3 cm or more and time to delivery. The secondary outcomes are patient pain/comfort rating and method of delivery. The investigators hypothesize that the use a weighted bag will result in a 20% increase in post-ripening dilation of at least 3 cm and a shorter average length of labor.
Study Details
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Interventions
For the weighted bag, a 500cc saline bag will be taped to an empty Foley bag which will be attached to the cervical Foley catheter. This bag will then be placed to gravity over the end of the bed. The bed will be raised so that the bag does not touch the floor. The foley and the bag will be re-assessed every 30min by the nursing staff.
For the leg taping, the cervical foley catheter will be pulled to gentle traction and attached to the patient's inner thigh using a reclosable foley catheter fastener. The foley catheter and the traction will be assessed every 30min by the nursing staff. The tension will be renewed and the Foley re-adjusted if necessary at each check.