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Effect of Membrane Sweeping at Term on Duration of Onset of Labour at Tertiary Care Hospital (EMSTDOLTCH) (EMSTDOLTCH)

25. mai 2026 oppdatert av: Kharadar General Hospital

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether membrane sweeping can help start labour naturally and improve delivery outcomes in women with term pregnancy. Membrane sweeping is a simple procedure performed during a vaginal examination in which a healthcare provider gently separates the membranes around the baby from the lower part of the uterus. This may help the body release natural hormones that encourage labour to begin.

This study will include pregnant women aged 18 to 45 years with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies between 38 and 41 weeks of gestation. The main questions this study aims to answer are:

  • Does membrane sweeping reduce the time taken for labour to start naturally?
  • Does membrane sweeping reduce the need for medical induction of labour and cesarean section?
  • Does membrane sweeping improve maternal and newborn outcomes at term pregnancy?

Researchers will compare women who undergo membrane sweeping with women who receive routine care without membrane sweeping to determine whether the procedure improves labour and delivery outcomes.

Participants in the membrane sweeping group will undergo membrane sweeping during routine vaginal examination from 38 weeks of pregnancy until labour starts or until 41 weeks of gestation. Participants in the control group will receive routine antenatal and obstetric care without membrane sweeping. Researchers will record the onset of labour, duration of labour, mode of delivery, and maternal and newborn complications during and after delivery.

Studieoversikt

Status

Fullført

Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

Labour induction is one of the most common interventions performed in obstetric practice, particularly in women with prolonged or post-term pregnancy. Delayed onset of labour at term pregnancy may increase the risk of maternal and neonatal complications, including cesarean section, fetal distress, meconium-stained amniotic fluid, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission. Membrane sweeping is a simple mechanical technique that may help stimulate the natural onset of labour by promoting the release of endogenous prostaglandins and enhancing cervical ripening.

This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kharadar General Hospital, Karachi. The study will aim to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of membrane sweeping in women with uncomplicated term pregnancy between 38 and 41 weeks of gestation.

A total of 214 pregnant women aged 18 to 45 years with singleton pregnancies and cephalic presentation will be enrolled in the study. Participants will be allocated into two groups. Women in the intervention group will undergo membrane sweeping during routine vaginal examination, while women in the control group will receive routine obstetric care without membrane sweeping.

Membrane sweeping will be performed by the attending obstetrician by inserting one or two gloved fingers through the cervix and gently separating the fetal membranes from the lower uterine segment using a circular sweeping motion. The procedure may be repeated weekly from 38 weeks of gestation until spontaneous labour occurs or until 41 weeks of gestation. Women who do not enter spontaneous labour by 41 weeks may undergo formal induction of labour according to hospital protocol.

The study will assess the duration between intervention and onset of labour, spontaneous onset of labour, need for induction of labour, and mode of delivery. Maternal outcomes including postpartum hemorrhage, premature rupture of membranes, meconium-stained amniotic fluid, and maternal infection will also be evaluated. Neonatal outcomes including low Apgar score, fetal distress, neonatal infection, low birth weight, NICU admission, and neonatal mortality will be recorded.

Data collected during the study will be analyzed to determine whether membrane sweeping is associated with earlier onset of labour, reduced need for induction, lower cesarean section rates, and improved maternal and neonatal outcomes. The findings of this study may help provide evidence regarding the role of membrane sweeping as a safe, low-cost, and effective intervention for management of term pregnancies.

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Faktiske)

214

Fase

  • Ikke aktuelt

Kontakter og plasseringer

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Studiesteder

    • Sindh
      • Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
        • Kharader General Hospital

Deltakelseskriterier

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Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

  • Voksen

Tar imot friske frivillige

Nei

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Singleton pregnancy.
  • Cephalic presentation.
  • Gestational age between 38 and 41 weeks.
  • Intact fetal membranes.
  • Women with uncomplicated term pregnancy.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Women unwilling to participate in the study.
  • Multiple pregnancies.
  • Mal-presentation.
  • Placenta previa or placental abruption.
  • Previous uterine surgery or previous two cesarean sections.
  • Premature rupture of membranes.
  • Gestational hypertension or diabetes mellitus.
  • Severe fetal anomalies.
  • Active cervical or genital herpes infection.
  • Contraindications to vaginal delivery.
  • High-risk pregnancy requiring immediate intervention.

Studieplan

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Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomisert
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
  • Masking: Ingen (Open Label)

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Eksperimentell: Membrane sweeping group
participants in this group will undergo membrane sweeping during routine vaginal examination from 38 weeks of gestation until spontaneous labour occur or until 41 weeks of gestation
membrane sweeping will be performed by inserting one or two gloved fingers through the cervix and gently separating the fetal membranes from the lower uterine segment using a circular sweeping motion during vaginal examination
Andre navn:
  • membrane stripping
  • Cervical Sweeping
  • Sweeping of membrane
Aktiv komparator: No intervention / Active comparator
participants in this group will receive routine obstetric care and routine vaginal examination without membrane sweeping
participants in the control group will receive routine obstetric care and routine vaginal examination without membrane sweeping

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
spontaneous Onset of Labour
Tidsramme: 38 to 41 weeks of gestation
number of participants who achieve spontaneous labour without formal induction
38 to 41 weeks of gestation

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Induction of labour
Tidsramme: at 41 weeks of gestation
number of participants requiring pharmacological or surgical induction of labour
at 41 weeks of gestation
maternal Complication
Tidsramme: During labour and with in 24 hours after delivery
Assessment of PPH. PROM, meconium stained amniotic fluid and maternal infection
During labour and with in 24 hours after delivery

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Studierekorddatoer

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

1. januar 2025

Primær fullføring (Faktiske)

31. januar 2026

Studiet fullført (Faktiske)

31. januar 2026

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

13. mai 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

25. mai 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

29. mai 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

29. mai 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

25. mai 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. mai 2026

Mer informasjon

Begreper knyttet til denne studien

Andre studie-ID-numre

  • KGH-ERB:2025/012

Plan for individuelle deltakerdata (IPD)

Planlegger du å dele individuelle deltakerdata (IPD)?

NEI

IPD-planbeskrivelse

individual participant data collected during this study ill not be publicly available

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Studerer et amerikansk FDA-regulert medikamentprodukt

Nei

Studerer et amerikansk FDA-regulert enhetsprodukt

Nei

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