June 20, 2026 · American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM · DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2026.102035

Membrane sweeping versus double-balloon catheter for cervical ripening: A randomized controlled trial

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This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of membrane sweeping versus the double-balloon catheter for cervical ripening in term pregnancies. The results indicated that membrane sweeping was non-inferior to the double-balloon catheter in terms of changes in Bishop scores, while also leading to lower oxytocin use and shorter delivery room stays, suggesting it may be a preferable option for cervical ripening in selected cases.

Renana Izakson, May Weinberg, Dina Lidsky Sachs, Michal Kovo, Tal Biron-Shental, Gal Cohen

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Membrane sweeping versus double-balloon catheter for cervical ripening: A randomized controlled trial

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