Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Different Medications to Induce Labor
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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.
Official title: Misoprostol Versus Pitocin for Induction of Labor in Patients With BMI > 30: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2024-07-02
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2026-03-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Misoprostol
25 mcg vaginally every 6 hours
Pitocin
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