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Balloon Induction of Labor in PROM for TOLAC (BILROM-TOLAC)

Primary Purpose

Previous; Cesarean Section, Cicatricial, Complicating Pregnancy or Childbirth, Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Prelabor Rupture of Membranes

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Israel
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Double Balloon catheter for induction of labor
Sponsored by
Soroka University Medical Center
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Previous; Cesarean Section, Cicatricial, Complicating Pregnancy or Childbirth, Affecting Fetus or Newborn focused on measuring Induction of labor, Previous cesarean delivery, Trial of labor after cesarean, Prelabor rupture of membranes, balloon induction

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 45 Years (Adult)FemaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

Only patients who meet the following criteria will be approached.

  1. Singleton Pregnancy
  2. Previous single cesarean section
  3. At least 12 months have elapsed since the previous caesarean delivery
  4. Diagnosed with confirmed PROM at ≥ 34 weeks' gestation.
  5. Ruptured membranes have occurred ≤24 hours prior to inclusion in the study.
  6. Vertex presentation well applied to the cervix
  7. Found to have an unripe cervix in a speculum examination (Bishop score ≤6).
  8. Absence of significant and regular uterine contraction (<3/10Min).
  9. Willingness to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study.
  10. Have signed an informed consent (including a TOLAC consent form).

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients having any of the following conditions will be excluded from the study:

  1. Any contraindication for a vaginal delivery (i.e. placenta previa, non-vertex presentation, previous cesarean delivery < 12 months).
  2. Regular uterine contractions (>3/10Min).
  3. Diagnosis of ruptured membranes was made over 24 hours prior to study inclusion.
  4. Meconium stained amniotic fluid.
  5. Evidence of chorio-amnionitis (T 37.6°C with uterine tenderness and maternal or fetal tachycardia or purulent discharge or WBC20.000)
  6. Suspected placental abruption or a significant hemorrhage.
  7. Non-reassuring fetal status (as determined by fetal heart rate monitoring and/or bio-physical profile) necessitating immediate intervention.

Sites / Locations

  • Soroka University Medical CenterRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

No Intervention

Arm Label

Double balloon catheter for induction of labor

Expectant management

Arm Description

in this group a trans-cervical double balloon catheter will be inserted. Following device insertion, 20 minutes of external monitoring is performed. The patient will be transferred to the Ob/Gyn ward for hospitalization. 12 hours after insertion of the device the balloons are deflated and the device removed. At this stage the patient is assessed for a second Bishop score and expectant management is resuming.

Women in the expectant management group will be transferred to the Ob/Gyn ward for hospitalization and conservative management until spontaneous labor ensues.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates

Secondary Outcome Measures

PROM to delivery interval (time)
intrapartum and post-partum infection rates
Cesarean section rates

Full Information

First Posted
January 8, 2018
Last Updated
November 8, 2018
Sponsor
Soroka University Medical Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03399266
Brief Title
Balloon Induction of Labor in PROM for TOLAC
Acronym
BILROM-TOLAC
Official Title
Mechanical Induction of Labor in Women With Previous Cesarean Section and Premature Rupture of Membranes Who Desire TOLAC: A Prospective Randomized Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
March 1, 2018 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 2020 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
March 2021 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Soroka University Medical Center

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
A prospective randomized controlled trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of labor induction with a double balloon catheter (Atad Ripener Device) in women desiring TOLAC (trial of labor after cesarean) with PROM (pre labor rupture of membranes).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Previous; Cesarean Section, Cicatricial, Complicating Pregnancy or Childbirth, Affecting Fetus or Newborn, Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
Keywords
Induction of labor, Previous cesarean delivery, Trial of labor after cesarean, Prelabor rupture of membranes, balloon induction

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
200 pregnant women with one previous cesarean section and PROM along with an unfavourable cervix (Bishop Score ≤ 6) are expected to be entered into the study. All eligible women will be presented with the study protocol by a study coordinator.The following screening medical procedures will be completed: Medical and gynecological history, physical and vaginal speculum examination, Ultrasonography and a non-stress test (NST). For eligible patients, and following an informed consent, group randomization will take place: GROUP 1: Expectant management (standard protocol). GROUP 2: Insertion of a balloon cervical catheter (study group). The randomization process will be as follows: A. The eligible patient will sign the informed consent prior to randomization. B. The patient will receive a subject number for the study (from 1 to 200) The study coordinator will open a sealed envelope with the patient's study number to reveal the patient's assigned study group.
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
200 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Double balloon catheter for induction of labor
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
in this group a trans-cervical double balloon catheter will be inserted. Following device insertion, 20 minutes of external monitoring is performed. The patient will be transferred to the Ob/Gyn ward for hospitalization. 12 hours after insertion of the device the balloons are deflated and the device removed. At this stage the patient is assessed for a second Bishop score and expectant management is resuming.
Arm Title
Expectant management
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
Women in the expectant management group will be transferred to the Ob/Gyn ward for hospitalization and conservative management until spontaneous labor ensues.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Double Balloon catheter for induction of labor
Other Intervention Name(s)
Atad Ripener Device
Intervention Description
With the patient in lithotomy position or lying supine in bed, a speculum is inserted to visualise the cervix. The device is inserted into the cervix using long forceps until both balloons enter the cervical canal. Then, the uterine balloon is inflated with 20 ml of saline (by means of a 20 ml syringe). The device is then pulled out until stopped by the uterine balloon covering the internal cervical os. At this point the cervico-vaginal balloon located at the external os is inflated with 20 ml of saline and the speculum is removed. Then both balloons are additionally inflated with alternate increments of 20 ml normal saline to a total volume of 80 ml in each balloon. The device is loosely taped to the patient's inner thigh.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates
Time Frame
5 days
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
PROM to delivery interval (time)
Time Frame
5 days
Title
intrapartum and post-partum infection rates
Time Frame
5 days
Title
Cesarean section rates
Time Frame
5 days

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
45 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Only patients who meet the following criteria will be approached. Singleton Pregnancy Previous single cesarean section At least 12 months have elapsed since the previous caesarean delivery Diagnosed with confirmed PROM at ≥ 34 weeks' gestation. Ruptured membranes have occurred ≤24 hours prior to inclusion in the study. Vertex presentation well applied to the cervix Found to have an unripe cervix in a speculum examination (Bishop score ≤6). Absence of significant and regular uterine contraction (<3/10Min). Willingness to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study. Have signed an informed consent (including a TOLAC consent form). Exclusion Criteria: Patients having any of the following conditions will be excluded from the study: Any contraindication for a vaginal delivery (i.e. placenta previa, non-vertex presentation, previous cesarean delivery < 12 months). Regular uterine contractions (>3/10Min). Diagnosis of ruptured membranes was made over 24 hours prior to study inclusion. Meconium stained amniotic fluid. Evidence of chorio-amnionitis (T 37.6°C with uterine tenderness and maternal or fetal tachycardia or purulent discharge or WBC20.000) Suspected placental abruption or a significant hemorrhage. Non-reassuring fetal status (as determined by fetal heart rate monitoring and/or bio-physical profile) necessitating immediate intervention.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Gil Gutvirtz, MD
Phone
972509630022
Email
Giltzik@gmail.com
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Soroka University Medical Center
City
Be'er Sheva
Country
Israel
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Gil Gutvirtz, MD
Phone
972509630022
Email
Giltzik@gmail.com

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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