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NCT03138252 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Study of the Effectiveness of Cervical Ripening Balloon With and Without Oxytocin

A Phase 3 study of Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor, sponsored by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
180
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03138252: Completed Phase 3 study of Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor, sponsored by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

NCT03138252 is a Phase 3 study of Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor that has completed, run by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, below the 448-participant average among 8 other Cervical Ripening trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03138252, a Phase 3 study of Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor, has completed, sponsored by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
180 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Study Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal method for induction of labor in multiparous women who present with an unfavorable cervix. Hypothesis: Our hypothesis is that using oxytocin while the cervical ripening balloon is in place will result in more rapid labor courses, without increasing morbidity or increasing the need for operative delivery.

Primary Outcome

Time from placement of cervical ripening balloon to delivery

Interventions

  • DRUG Oxytocin

Study Locations (1)

Ohio

  • Alison Bauer - Cleveland

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 180 participants
Start Date 2014-11
Est. Completion 2017-07
Phase Phase 3

What the finished NCT03138252 record still lists

NCT03138252 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 180 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 448-participant average among 8 other Cervical Ripening trials with a reported enrollment target (60% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Cervical Ripening appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Oxytocin is the first listed.

NCT03138252 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03138252 about?

NCT03138252 is a clinical study titled "Study of the Effectiveness of Cervical Ripening Balloon With and Without Oxytocin". Study Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal method for induction of labor in multiparous women who present with an unfavorable cervix. Hypothesis: Our hypothesis is that using oxytocin while the cervical ripening balloon is in place will result in more rapid labor courses, ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03138252?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 2014-11. Estimated completion is 2017-07.

What conditions does trial NCT03138252 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cervical Ripening, Induction of Labor, Multiparity.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03138252?

The interventions under investigation include: Oxytocin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03138252?

This trial is sponsored by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, which has 230 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03138252 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03138252's enrollment target sits among peer trials

180 5th of 8 higher than 4 of 8 other Cervical Ripening trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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