Trial Outcomes & Findings for Outpatient Foley For Starting Induction of Labor at TErm (NCT NCT02756689)

NCT ID: NCT02756689

Last Updated: 2019-07-09

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

129 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From baseline to the time of delivery (baseline is from admission), up to 7 days

Results posted on

2019-07-09

Participant Flow

One additional patient was already scheduled to participate when the study met the projected number (128). The final (#129 patient) was offered participation in the study since she had already been scheduled for a study visit and possible induction of labor.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Inpatient Group
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Overall Study
STARTED
64
65
Overall Study
COMPLETED
64
65
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Outpatient Foley For Starting Induction of Labor at TErm

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Total
n=129 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
25.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.2 • n=5 Participants
26.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.3 • n=7 Participants
26.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.3 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
64 Participants
n=5 Participants
65 Participants
n=7 Participants
129 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity
64 Participants
n=5 Participants
65 Participants
n=7 Participants
129 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
58 Participants
n=5 Participants
55 Participants
n=7 Participants
113 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
64 Participants
n=5 Participants
65 Participants
n=7 Participants
129 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From baseline to the time of delivery (baseline is from admission), up to 7 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Total Time From Admission to Delivery
13.5 hours
Standard Deviation 7.0
12.4 hours
Standard Deviation 7.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From admission time to the hospital until discharge from the hospital, up to 7 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Total Hospital Duration
2.7 days
Standard Deviation 0.6
2.6 days
Standard Deviation 0.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From placement of Foley bulb to 24 hours.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants Using Acetaminophen
6 Participants
13 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From placement of Foley bulb to 24 hours.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants Calling the Obstetrical Triage Unit
0 Participants
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From placement of Foley bulb to 24 hours.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants Admitted Prior to the Scheduled Induction of Labor Time
3 Participants
10 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From placement of Foley bulb to 24 hours.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants With Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes Between Foley Bulb Placement and Admission
5 Participants
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From placement until 30 minutes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Nonreassuring Fetal Heart Tracings 30-minutes After Foley Bulb Placement.
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from baseline to delivery, up to 3 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Total Duration of Time of Neuraxial Anesthesia Use
8.7 hours
Standard Deviation 6.3
8.4 hours
Standard Deviation 6.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from baseline to delivery, up to 3 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Total Duration of Time From Rupture of Membranes Until Delivery
6.2 hours
Standard Deviation 4.4
5.5 hours
Standard Deviation 4.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from baseline to delivery, up to 3 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Maximum Oxytocin Rate
16.4 milliunits/min
Standard Deviation 9
17.8 milliunits/min
Standard Deviation 9.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from baseline to delivery, up to 3 days

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Highest Maternal Intrapartum Temperature
36.8 Celsius
Standard Deviation 0.4
36.7 Celsius
Standard Deviation 0.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from baseline to delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants With Chorioamnionitis
3 Participants
3 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from baseline to delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants With Meconium-stained Fluid
11 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed at delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants With Neonates With Shoulder Dystocia
7 Participants
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from baseline to delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants Who Had a Cesarean Delivery
3 Participants
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed at delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants With an Operative Vaginal Delivery
6 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed at delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Postpartum Hemorrhage
1 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from delivery until 30 days post-discharge.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants With Endometritis
1 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed from time of discharge until 30 days post-discharge.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Participants With Readmission Within 30 Days
0 Participants
1 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed at time of delivery up to 5-minutes post-delivery.

Apgar scores are assigned to all births. These are universally performed and assigned in the United States. The scoring system is between 0-10. 0 is the minimum score and 10 is the maximum. Lower scores are worse than higher scores.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Neonates With a 5-minute Apgar Score Less Than 7
1 Neonates
0 Neonates

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed at time of delivery up to 5-minutes post-delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Neonates With Umbilical Artery Cord pH < 7.1
4 neonates
1 neonates

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed at time of delivery up to 5-minutes post-delivery.

Base deficit is a lab value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Neonates With an Umbilical Cord Artery Base Deficit Less Than Negative 12
1 neonates
0 neonates

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed at time of delivery up to time of neonatal discharge, up to 30 days.

Cephalohematomas, subgaleal hematomas, fracture of the clavicle, and scalp lacerations

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Neonates With Birth Injuries
2 neonates
1 neonates

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Assessed at time of delivery up to time of neonatal discharge, up to 30-days

The rates of neonatal intensive care unit admissions will be calculated.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Number of Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Admissions
5 neonates
5 neonates

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge.

Population: Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Assessed through validated survey, Six Simple Questions. Adapted from Harvey S, Rach D, et al. Evaluation of satisfaction with midwifery care. 2002 Dec; 18(4):260-7. 1=strongly agree, 4 = neutral, 7=strongly agree. Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction Six Simple Questions, Q1
7 units on a scale
Interval 7.0 to 7.0
7 units on a scale
Interval 6.0 to 7.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Assessed through validated survey (Six simple questions, Q-2). Question 2: The person(s) responsible for my care are/were caring and compassionate. Scale 1-7. 1=strongly agree, 4 = neutral, 7=strongly agree. Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Six Simple Questions, Question 2)
7 units on a scale
Interval 7.0 to 7.0
7 units on a scale
Interval 7.0 to 7.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Assessed through validated survey, Six Simple Questions. Adapted from Harvey S, Rach D, et al. Evaluation of satisfaction with midwifery care. 2002 Dec; 18(4):260-7. Question 3: Problems that have arisen up to now have not been dealt with effectively. Scale 1-7. 1=strongly agree, 4 = neutral, 7=strongly agree. Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Six Simple Questions, Question 3)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.5
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Assessed through validated survey, Six Simple Questions. Adapted from Harvey S, Rach D, et al. Evaluation of satisfaction with midwifery care. 2002 Dec; 18(4):260-7. Question 4: My needs have been addressed with appropriate consideration for my time. Scale 1-7. 1=strongly agree, 4 = neutral, 7=strongly agree. Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Six Simple Questions, Question 4)
7 units on a scale
Interval 7.0 to 7.0
7 units on a scale
Interval 7.0 to 7.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Assessed through validated survey, Six Simple Questions. Adapted from Harvey S, Rach D, et al. Evaluation of satisfaction with midwifery care. 2002 Dec; 18(4):260-7. Question 5: The overall organization of my ca re has not been appropiate. Scale 1-7. 1=strongly agree, 4 = neutral, 7=strongly agree. Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Six Simple Questions, Question 5)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Assessed through validated survey, Six Simple Questions. Adapted from Harvey S, Rach D, et al. Evaluation of satisfaction with midwifery care. 2002 Dec; 18(4):260-7. Question 6: I would choose the same type of care for my next pregnancy. Scale 1-7. 1=strongly agree, 4 = neutral, 7=strongly agree. Title: Six simple questions Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-7 Best score: 7 Worst score: 1

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Six Simple Questions, Question 6)
7 units on a scale
Interval 6.0 to 7.0
7 units on a scale
Interval 7.0 to 7.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Assessed through a validated survey, Lady-X. Adapted from Gartner FR, de Bekker-Grob EW et al. Calculating preference weights for the labor and delivery index: A discrete choice experiment on women's birth experiences. Value Health. 2015 Sep; 856-864. Question 1: Presence of healthcare professionals during my birth. Scale 1-3. 1 = At all times, 2 = Most of the time, 3 = rarely Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Lady-X Survey, Question 1)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Assessed through a validated survey, Lady-X Survey. Adapted from Gartner FR, de Bekker-Grob EW et al. Calculating preference weights for the labor and delivery index: A discrete choice experiment on women's birth experiences. Value Health. 2015 Sep; 856-864. Question 2: Information given by the healthcare professionals during childbirth. Scale 1-3. 1 = I felt very well informed by the healthcare professionals, 2 = I felt adequately informed by the healthcare professionals, 3 = I felt inadequately informed by the healthcare professionals. Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Lady-X Survey, Question 2)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Assessed through a validated survey, Lady-X Survey. Adapted from Gartner FR, de Bekker-Grob EW et al. Calculating preference weights for the labor and delivery index: A discrete choice experiment on women's birth experiences. Value Health. 2015 Sep; 856-864. Question 3: Taking your wishes seriously during childbirth. Scale 1-3. 1 = Very seriously, 2 = sufficiently, 3 = insufficiently Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Lady-X Survey, Question 3)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Assessed through a validated survey, Lady-X Survey. Adapted from Gartner FR, de Bekker-Grob EW et al. Calculating preference weights for the labor and delivery index: A discrete choice experiment on women's birth experiences. Value Health. 2015 Sep; 856-864. Question 4: Emotional support by healthcare professionals during childbirth. Scale 1-3. 1 = Very well supported, 2 = adequately supported, 3 = inadequately supported. Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Lady-X Survey, Question 4)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Assessed through a validated survey, Lady-X. Adapted from Gartner FR, de Bekker-Grob EW et al. Calculating preference weights for the labor and delivery index: A discrete choice experiment on women's birth experiences. Value Health. 2015 Sep; 856-864. Question 5: Feeling of security during childbirth: Scale 1-3. 1 = very safe, 2 = sufficiently safe, 3 = insufficiently safe. Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Lady-X Survey, Question 5)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Assessed through a validated survey, Lady-X. Adapted from Gartner FR, de Bekker-Grob EW et al. Calculating preference weights for the labor and delivery index: A discrete choice experiment on women's birth experiences. Value Health. 2015 Sep; 856-864. Question 6: Worries about the health of your child during childbirth. Scale 1-3; 1 = not worried, 2 = somewhat worried, 3 = very worried. Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Lady-X Survey, Question 6)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 2.0
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 2.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Assessed through a validated survey, Lady-X. Adapted from Gartner FR, de Bekker-Grob EW et al. Calculating preference weights for the labor and delivery index: A discrete choice experiment on women's birth experiences. Value Health. 2015 Sep; 856-864. Question 7: Time until first contact with your child. Scale 1-3. 1 = Did not take long, 2 = Took quite a long time, 3 = Took a very long time. Title: Lady-X Survey Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction. Ranges: 1-3 Best score: 1 Worst score: 3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Lady-X, Question 7)
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0
1 units on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction using a Likert scale. This is a way to assess from 0 to 100 patient satisfaction. Ranges: 0-100 Best score: 100

Assessed through a survey (Labor pain scale). Survey assesses worst amount of pain during labor, overall amount of pain, pain associated with placement of Foley balloon, and likeliness of recommending method of induction to a friend. Questions 1: Worst amount of pain experienced during labor. Scale 0-100. 1 = no pain, 100 = pain as bad as it could possibly be. Title: Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction using a Likert scale. This is a way to assess from 0 to 100 patient satisfaction. Ranges: 0-100 Best score: 100 Worst score: 0

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Labor Pain Scale, Question 1)
59.5 units on a scale
Interval 40.0 to 85.0
70 units on a scale
Interval 50.0 to 90.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction using a Likert scale. This is a way to assess from 0 to 100 patient satisfaction. Ranges: 0-100 Best score: 100 Worst score: 0

Assessed through a survey (Labor pain scale). Survey assesses worst amount of pain during labor, overall amount of pain, pain associated with placement of Foley balloon, and likeliness of recommending method of induction to a friend. Questions 2: Overall pain experienced during labor. Scale 0-100. 1 = no pain, 100 = pain as bad as it could possibly be. Title: Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction using a Likert scale. This is a way to assess from 0 to 100 patient satisfaction. Ranges: 0-100 Best score: 100 Worst score: 0

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Labor Pain Scale, Question 2)
50 units on a scale
Interval 40.0 to 80.5
70 units on a scale
Interval 50.0 to 87.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction using a Likert scale. This is a way to assess from 0 to 100 patient satisfaction. Ranges: 0-100 Best score: 100 Worst score: 0

Assessed through a survey (Labor pain scale). Survey assesses worst amount of pain during labor, overall amount of pain, pain associated with placement of Foley balloon, and likeliness of recommending method of induction to a friend. Questions 3: Worse amount of pain experienced during the placement of the Foley balloon. Scale 0-100. 1 = no pain, 100 = pain as bad as it could possibly be. Title: Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction using a Likert scale. This is a way to assess from 0 to 100 patient satisfaction. Ranges: 0-100 Best score: 100 Worst score: 0

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Labor Pain Scale, Question 3)
20 units on a scale
Interval 5.0 to 50.0
15 units on a scale
Interval 5.0 to 50.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At discharge

Population: Title: Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction using a Likert scale. This is a way to assess from 0 to 100 patient satisfaction. Ranges: 0-100 Best score: 100 Worst score: 0

Assessed through a survey (Labor pain scale). Survey assesses worst amount of pain during labor, overall amount of pain, pain associated with placement of Foley balloon, and likeliness of recommending method of induction to a friend. Questions 4: How likely are you to recommend your method of induction to a friend or family member. Scale 0-100. 0= very unlikely, 100= very likely. Title: Likert scale for patient satisfaction. Definition: A survey to assess patient satisfaction and experience during their cervical ripening and induction using a Likert scale. This is a way to assess from 0 to 100 patient satisfaction. Ranges: 0-100 Best score: 100 Worst score: 0

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 Participants
Subjects in this arm will be seen in the outpatient setting, and if they qualify and are randomized to the inpatient (control) group, they will be admitted to labor and delivery the next day for cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter. Inpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the inpatient setting.
Outpatient Group (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Subjects in this arm will undergo cervical ripening with a transcervical Foley catheter in the outpatient setting (treatment arm). The transcervical catheter will be placed in the office after confirmation of fetal well-being. They will then return the next morning to be admitted to labor and delivery for oxytocin administration. Outpatient cervical ripening: Subjects will undergo cervical ripening in the outpatient setting. The patients will then be scheduled to return the next morning for induction of labor.
Patient Satisfaction (Labor Pain Scale, Question 4)
99 units on a scale
Interval 65.0 to 100.0
99 units on a scale
Interval 80.0 to 100.0

Adverse Events

Inpatient Group

Serious events: 16 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Outpatient Group

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Inpatient Group
n=64 participants at risk
Adverse Events: none
Outpatient Group
n=65 participants at risk
Adverse events: none
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Endometritis
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Chorioamnionitis
4.7%
3/64 • Number of events 3 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
4.6%
3/65 • Number of events 3 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Readmission within 30 days of discharge
0.00%
0/64 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Umbilical cord arterial pH less than 7.1
6.2%
4/64 • Number of events 4 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Umbilical cord arterial base deficit greater than 12
1.6%
1/64 • Number of events 1 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
0.00%
0/65 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Birth injuries
3.1%
2/64 • Number of events 2 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Admission to the NICU
7.8%
5/64 • Number of events 5 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge
7.7%
5/65 • Number of events 5 • Enrollment to 30 days discharge

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Lorie Harper, MD

UAB

Phone: 205-934-5611

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place