NCT07268118PHASE2Recruiting

Pain Control for Cervical Ripening Balloon

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Start Date

5/13/2026

Completion Date

6/1/2027

Summary

No standard of care exists for pain management during cervical ripening balloon placement. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if vaginal topical lidocaine reduces pain related to cervical ripening balloon placement during induction of labor.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Gestational age ≥37 weeks * Viable pregnancy * Intact membranes * English speaking * Interested in cervical ripening balloon placement * Able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy or sensitivity to lidocaine * Patients that already have neuraxial anesthesia (i.e. spinal, epidural, combined spinal/epidural) * Known uterine or cervical anomalies

Interventions

DRUG

topical vaginal application lidocaine gel

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Conditions

Labor Induction

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts 02215

United States