Induction of Labor in Morbidly Obese Patients
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Early Phase 1
Interventional Study
Morbid Obesity
Pregnancy
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About This Trial
The goal of this randomized control trial is to compare different doses of Misoprostol (25 mcg vs 50 mcg) in induction of labor (IOL) in morbidly obese patients with BMI \>40. It is known that morbid obesity is a risk factor for failed IOL and ultimately cesarean delivery (CD.) If the rates of vaginal delivery in this population can improve, then surgical morbidity can be reduced in these patients…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Morbidly obese (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2) at admission for induction of labor
* Speaks English or Spanish
* Gestational age between 34 weeks and 0 days and 42 weeks and 6 days
* Age 18 years old or older
* Viable, single, cephalic fetus
* Intent to proceed with cervical ripening - cervi…
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