Double-vs single-balloon catheter for induction of labor: Systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence comparing double-balloon vs single-balloon catheter for induction of labor is divided. We aim to compare the efficacy and safety of double-vs single-balloon catheters using individual participant data.

Material and methods

A search of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Ovid Emcare, CINAHL Plus, Scopus, and clinicaltrials.gov was conducted for randomized controlled trials published from March 2019 until April 13, 2021. Earlier trials were identified from the Cochrane Review on Mechanical Methods for Induction of Labour. Randomized controlled trials that compared double-balloon with single-balloon catheters for induction of labor in singleton gestations were eligible. Participant-level data were sought from trial investigators and an individual participant data meta-a

SUBMITTER: Peel MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10577628 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature