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Patient Satisfaction During Outpatient Versus Inpatient Foley Catheter Induction of Labor
NCT02975167 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Labor induction is one of the most common obstetric procedures performed in the U.S. In 2012, the last year for which data is available, 23.7% of all deliveries were the result of inductions. Labor induction first requires cervical ripening, which can be accomplished by several different methods. Vaginal or oral prostaglandins, extra amniotic saline infusion, osmotic dilators and transcervical Foley catheters are all widely used instruments for pre-induction cervical ripening. The ideal cervical ripening tool is safe for both mother and fetus, incurs low cost, does not require extensive monitoring, and causes minimal maternal discomfort. The Foley catheter has been found to be both safe and effective, but little is known about patient satisfaction with the device in an in-patient and out-patient setting. The proposed study will investigate patient satisfaction in a randomized controlled trial of in-patient versus out-patient use of Foley catheters.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Outpatient Cervical Ripening
- OTHER Inpatient Cervical Ripening
- PROCEDURE Foley catheter placement
- BEHAVIORAL Pre-Foley Questionnaire
- BEHAVIORAL Post-Foley Questionnaire
Study Locations (1)
California
- Miller Women's and Children's Hospital Long Beach — Long Beach
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 94 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-01-29 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02975167
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02975167 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 94 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is MemorialCare Health System, which has 98 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Patient Satisfaction appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Outpatient Cervical Ripening is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02975167 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02975167 about?
NCT02975167 is a clinical study titled "Patient Satisfaction During Outpatient Versus Inpatient Foley Catheter Induction of Labor". Labor induction is one of the most common obstetric procedures performed in the U.S. In 2012, the last year for which data is available, 23.7% of all deliveries were the result of inductions. Labor induction first requires cervical ripening, which can be accomplished by several different methods. Va...
What is the current status of trial NCT02975167?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 94 participants. The study started on 2016-11. Estimated completion is 2025-01-29.
What conditions does trial NCT02975167 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Patient Satisfaction, Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02975167?
The interventions under investigation include: Outpatient Cervical Ripening (OTHER), Inpatient Cervical Ripening (OTHER), Foley catheter placement (PROCEDURE), Pre-Foley Questionnaire (BEHAVIORAL), Post-Foley Questionnaire (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02975167?
This trial is sponsored by MemorialCare Health System, which has 98 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02975167 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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