PROMMO Trial: Oral Misoprostol vs IV Oxytocin (PROMMO)

PROMMO Trial: Prelabor Rupture of Membranes Managed With Oral Misoprostol Versus Intravenous Oxytocin

This is a prospective, randomized trial looking at the ideal method of labor induction for women with prelabor rupture of membranes and an unfavorable cervical Bishop score. The study will compare oral misoprostol and intravenous oxytocin.

The purpose of this study is to look at optimal induction management of prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at or beyond 34 weeks gestational age. Objective 1: To determine if there is a decrease in time from initiation of induction of labor to vaginal delivery in women with an unfavorable cervix with the use of oral misoprostol versus intravenous oxytocin. Hypothesis: Cervical ripening with misoprostol will be beneficial in women with an unfavorable cervix. Sub objective 1: To determine if the use of oral misoprostol for cervical ripening decreases the rate of postpartum hemorrhage in women with PROM. Hypothesis: Misoprostol use will result in significantly lower rate of postpartum hemorrhage. Sub objective 2: To evaluate the rates of infectious morbidity in peripartum women and neonates exposed to misoprostol versus oxytocin in PROM. Hypothesis: The use of oral misoprostol will result in lower rates of infectious morbidity in mother and neonate. Sub objective 3: To analyze patient satisfaction surveys. Hypothesis: Patients in the oral misoprostol group will be more satisfied with their labor experience. Exploratory Outcome To determine if there is a difference in cost between induction of labor in women with an unfavorable cervix with the use of oral misoprostol versus intravenous oxytocin. Hypothesis: The use of oral misoprostol will be cost effective in women presenting with PROM and an unfavorable cervix.

At time of delivery, participants randomly assigned to either oral misoprostol will receive 50 mcg of Misoprostol every 4 hours up to 6 doses, OR until simplified Bishop score >6 (whichever is achieved first).

At time of delivery, participants randomly assigned to intravenous oxytocin, will be administered the drug per standard of labor and delivery titrations.

Misoprostol will be dosed using the preexisting UnityPoint Health-Meriter Protocol for oral misoprostol administration.

time from initiation of induction of labor to vaginal delivery in women with an unfavorable cervix with the use of oral misoprostol versus intravenous oxytocin

the rate of postpartum hemorrhage in women with prelabor rupture of membranes with use of oral misoprostol for cervical ripening

Rates of infectious morbidity in peripartum women and neonates exposed to misoprostol versus oxytocin in prelabor rupture of membranes.

Neonatal infection that is diagnosed within the first 6 weeks of life related to maternal infection diagnosed by positive blood cultures or fever.

The modified labour agentry scale has scores that indicate satisfaction with the patient's experience in labor

Inclusion Criteria: Early Term to late term pregnancy (>37 weeks and 0 days and <42 weeks and 0 days) Late Preterm Pregnancy (34 weeks and 0 days and <37 weeks) Confirmed rupture of membranes by either sterile speculum exam or AmniSure Simplified Bishop Score ≤ 6 Maternal Age > 18 years old Singleton gestation Appropriate gestational age dating by certain LMP or ultrasound performed prior to 20 weeks gestational age Exclusion Criteria: Concern for intra-amniotic infection Previous Cesarean delivery Lack of appropriate dating criteria for the pregnancy Inability to give informed consent in the patient's native language Known bleeding disorder such as von Willebrand's disease or hemophilia Anticoagulation administration within 24 hours of delivery