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Study identifier: NCT07109258 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Effect of Dexamethasone on Labour Induction in Term Pregnancies

Condition: Labor Induction  ·  Sponsor: Cairo University

PhaseEARLY_Phase 1
Planned participants150
Who can joinFemale, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

The aim of the study is to assess the effect of dexamethasone on labour induction in term pregnancies. Primary outcome: The interval between initiation of induction and beginning of the active phase of labour. Secondary outcomes: * Duration of active phase of labour (starting with cervical dilatation of 4-5 cm up to full cervical dilatation). * Duration of second stage of labour * Mode of delivery. * Fetal outcome. Group A: Will receive one dose of IM dexamethasone sodium phosphate 8 mg (2 mL). Group B: Will receive vaginal misoprostol 25 μg tablets every 6 h, up to 4 tablets, for a maximum duration of 24 h. Group C: Will receive one dose of IM dexamethasone sodium phosphate 8mg (2mL) with the first dose of vaginal misoprostol 25 μg tablets that will be given every 6 h, up to 4 tablets, for a maximum duration of 24 h.

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Talk to the study team

Abdelfatah M Eldesouky, MD, MRCOG  ·  00201003370784  ·  a.f.dessouki@gmail.com

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Locations (1)

Cairo University Hospital (Kasr Al Ainy)Cairo, Manial, EgyptRecruiting

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