Ripening Approaches for Prompt Induction and Delivery - Sequential Versus Concurrent Dilapan-S and Misoprostol to Achieve Vaginal Delivery (RAPID-DS)

Part of paid clinical trials in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Sponsor
Ochsner Health System
Study ID
NCT07717502
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Nulliparous Women Who Scheduled for Labor Induction
  • Pregnancy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Sequential Cervical Ripening — COMBINATION_PRODUCT
    Those assigned to sequential cervical ripening will be scheduled with a trained physician for placement of Dilapan-STM osmotic cervical dilators in the outpatient setting at 12 to 24 hours prior to their scheduled labor and delivery admission. Upon admission to labor and delivery, sequential patients will have Dilapan-S removed during clinical vaginal exam and will receive misoprostol 25 mcg every two hours up to 8 doses until modified Bishop score is greater than 4, warranting transition to oxytocin infusion.
  • Inpatient Combined Cervical Ripening — COMBINATION_PRODUCT
    Those randomized to scheduled induction of labor in the inpatient setting will present as scheduled to labor unit, at which time they will undergo clinical assessment and will receive placement of Dilapan-S by a trained physician along with misoprostol 25 mcg every 2 hours up to 8 doses or until clinical exam demonstrates modified Bishop score greater than 4, warranting transition to oxytocin infusion.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of sequential versus combined multimodal cervical ripening strategies to achieve vaginal delivery within 24 hours among nulliparous patients with singleton, vertex pregnancies at term undergoing induction of labor.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 21, 2026
Start date
Aug 18, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
260 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Outpatient Sequential Cervical Ripening
    Those assigned to sequential cervical ripening will be scheduled with a trained physician for placement of Dilapan-STM osmotic cervical dilators in the outpatient setting at 12 to 24 hours prior to their scheduled labor and delivery admission. Upon admission to labor and delivery, sequential patients will have Dilapan-S removed during clinical vaginal exam and will receive misoprostol 25 mcg every two hours up to 8 doses until modified Bishop score is greater than 4, warranting transition to oxytocin infusion.
  • Active Comparator: Inpatient Combined Cervical Ripening
    Those randomized to scheduled induction of labor in the inpatient setting will present as scheduled to labor unit, at which time they will undergo clinical assessment and will receive placement of Dilapan-S by a trained physician along with misoprostol 25 mcg every 2 hours up to 8 doses or until clinical exam demonstrates modified Bishop score greater than 4, warranting transition to oxytocin infusion.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of Participants that complete vaginal delivery within 24 hours of hospital admission [ Time Frame: Admission to 24 hours ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Ochsner BaptistNew OrleansLouisiana70115
Frank Williams, MD
[email protected]
504-899-9311
Frank Williams, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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