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Protocol summary

Study aim
Comparison of the effect of misoprostol alone and misoprostol together with vaginal estrogen in preparing the cervix and induction of labor in term pregnancies
Design
This three-phase clinical trial, with parallel groups, randomized (using the allocation randomization rule) is performed on 200 pregnant women.
Settings and conduct
In this interventional study, 200 pregnant women are selected by convenience sampling method in Yas Hospital. This study is double-blind, the participants and the physician who evaluates the outcome are kept blind.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria include term pregnancy (Gestational age >37 weeks), nulliparous woman, singleton pregnancy, and alive Fetus with the cephalic presentation, and Bishop score < 5. Exclusion criteria: Misoprostol or estrogen contraindication, women with a history the uterus surgery, and a history or family history of thromboembolism.
Intervention groups
In both groups, For termination of pregnancy, 25 micrograms of misoprostol is placed sublingual. According to the uterine contractions, every 3 to 6 hours, 25 micrograms of misoprostol is prescribed up to 4 times, or until the active phase of labor begins, or until the bishop score is 8 or higher, or until the rupture of membrane. In the intervention group, in the first and second times of misoprostol administration, an applicator of Stromarin (estrogen) cream is also placed in the posterior part of the vagina.
Main outcome variables
The interval from induction with misoprostol to the attainment of 6 cm cervical dilation, from 6 cm cervical dilation to full cervical dilation, and from full cervical dilation to active phase of labor.

General information

Reason for update
Acronym
IRCT registration information
IRCT registration number: IRCT20230611058454N1
Registration date: 2023-06-24, 1402/04/03
Registration timing: prospective

Last update: 2023-07-25, 1402/05/03
Update count: 1
Registration date
2023-06-24, 1402/04/03
Registrant information
Name
Fatemeh Golshahi
Name of organization / entity
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Phone
+98 21 4216 0852
Email address
fgolshahi@yahoo.com
Recruitment status
Recruitment complete
Funding source
Expected recruitment start date
2023-07-23, 1402/05/01
Expected recruitment end date
2024-08-21, 1403/05/31
Actual recruitment start date
empty
Actual recruitment end date
empty
Trial completion date
empty
Scientific title
Comparison of the effect of misoprostol alone and misoprostol together with vaginal estrogen in preparing the cervix and induction of labor in term pregnancies
Public title
The effect of misoprostol alone and misoprostol together with vaginal estrogen in induction of labor
Purpose
Treatment
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:
Term pregnancy (Gestational age >37 weeks) Nulliparous woman Singleton pregnancy Alive Fetus with cephalic presentation Bishop score < 5
Exclusion criteria:
Misoprostol or estrogen contraindication Women with a history the uterus surgery Women with a history or family history of thromboembolism
Age
No age limit
Gender
Female
Phase
3
Groups that have been masked
  • Participant
  • Outcome assessor
Sample size
Target sample size: 200
Randomization (investigator's opinion)
Randomized
Randomization description
Random allocation rule: First, 100 letters A and 100 letters B are written on special papers that are not marked inside. Then all of them are placed in a bag and for each patient, after obtaining informed consent, a paper is removed randomly and without replacement, and based on the letter written on it, the desired intervention is performed for the patient. In addition, interventions A (misoprostol) or B (misoprotol and estrogen) are determined by a lot.
Blinding (investigator's opinion)
Double blinded
Blinding description
This study is performed double-blind, the physician evaluating outcomes and the participants do not know the type of treatment.
Placebo
Not used
Assignment
Parallel
Other design features

Secondary Ids

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Ethics committees

1

Ethics committee
Name of ethics committee
Ethics committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Street address
Ethics committee of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Pour Sina St., Qods Ave.
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1598718311
Approval date
2023-06-11, 1402/03/21
Ethics committee reference number
اخلاق: IR.TUMS.MEDICINE.REC.1402.171

Health conditions studied

1

Description of health condition studied
Labor induction
ICD-10 code
O61.0
ICD-10 code description
Failed medical induction of labor

Primary outcomes

1

Description
Interval from induction with misoprostol to the attainment of 6 cm cervical dilation
Timepoint
Once, after delivery
Method of measurement
Information entered in the patient's delivery record

2

Description
Interval from 6 cm cervical dilation to full cervical dilation
Timepoint
Once, after delivery
Method of measurement
Information entered in the patient's delivery record

3

Description
Interval from full cervical dilation to active phase of labor
Timepoint
Once, after delivery
Method of measurement
Information entered in the patient's delivery record

Secondary outcomes

empty

Intervention groups

1

Description
Intervention group: For termination of pregnancy, 25 micrograms of misoprostol is placed sublingual. According to the uterine contractions, every 3 to 6 hours, 25 micrograms of misoprostol is prescribed up to 4 times, or until the active phase of labor begins, or until the bishop score is 8 or higher, or until the rupture of membrane. In the first and second times of misoprostol administration, an applicator of Stromarin (estrogen) cream is also placed in the posterior part of the vagina.
Category
Treatment - Drugs

2

Description
Control group: For termination of pregnancy, 25 micrograms of misoprostol is placed sublingual. According to the uterine contractions, every 3 to 6 hours, 25 micrograms of misoprostol is prescribed up to 4 times, or until the active phase of labor begins, or until the bishop score is 8 or higher, or until the rupture of membrane.
Category
Treatment - Drugs

Recruitment centers

1

Recruitment center
Name of recruitment center
Yas hospital
Full name of responsible person
Fatemeh Golshani
Street address
Yas hospital, Nejatollahi St., Karimkhan Blvd.
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1597856511
Phone
+98 21 8608 9089
Email
Fgolshahi@yahoo.com

Sponsors / Funding sources

1

Sponsor
Name of organization / entity
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Dr. Akbar Fotouhi
Street address
Vice-Dean of Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Floor 6, Qods St., Keshavarz Blvd.
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1416634793
Phone
+98 21 6381 9836
Email
vcr@tums.ac.ir
Grant name
Grant code / Reference number
Is the source of funding the same sponsor organization/entity?
Yes
Title of funding source
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Proportion provided by this source
100
Public or private sector
Public
Domestic or foreign origin
Domestic
Category of foreign source of funding
empty
Country of origin
Type of organization providing the funding
Academic

Person responsible for general inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Fatemeh Golshahi
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Subspecialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Street address
Yas hospital, North Nejatollahi St., Karimkhanzand Blvd.
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1598718311
Phone
+98 21 4216 0852
Fax
Email
fgolshahi@yahoo.com

Person responsible for scientific inquiries

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Fatemeh Golshahi
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Subspecialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Street address
Yas hospital, North Nejatollahi St., Karimkhanzand Blvd.
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1598718311
Phone
+98 21 4216 0852
Fax
Email
fgolshahi@yahoo.com

Person responsible for updating data

Contact
Name of organization / entity
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Full name of responsible person
Fatemeh Golshahi
Position
Associate professor
Latest degree
Subspecialist
Other areas of specialty/work
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Street address
Yas hospital, North Nejatollahi St., Karimkhanzand Blvd.
City
Tehran
Province
Tehran
Postal code
1598718311
Phone
+98 21 4216 0852
Fax
Email
fgolshahi@yahoo.com

Sharing plan

Deidentified Individual Participant Data Set (IPD)
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Study Protocol
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Statistical Analysis Plan
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Informed Consent Form
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Clinical Study Report
Yes - There is a plan to make this available
Analytic Code
No - There is not a plan to make this available
Data Dictionary
Not applicable
Title and more details about the data/document
All data is potentially shareable after unidentified participants.
When the data will become available and for how long
After the manuscript is published.
To whom data/document is available
No limitations.
Under which criteria data/document could be used
The data is only available to the project manager, Dr. Golshahi, and any analysis must be done with her opinion.
From where data/document is obtainable
Dr. Golshahi.
What processes are involved for a request to access data/document
Any request must be sent by e-mail with its proposal to Dr. Golshahi.
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