Pregnancy RelatedNCT07263971
Birth Experience of Women Giving Birth in Belgium
An observational study of Pregnancy Related, run by Université Catholique de Louvain at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
The aim of this research is to understand what motivates women giving birth in Belgium to choose a particular place of birth and their experiences of childbirth. This understanding is made possible by collecting qualitative data from women who have given birth (from the first month after giving birth up to one year… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy Related
- What is being tested?
- Qualitative Interview
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 8 Sep 2025to 31 Dec 2028
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Women having given birth within a year
Who may be able to join
- have given birth in Belgium
- have given birth less than a year ago
- be of legal age
- volunteer
Who cannot join
- not having given birth once in Belgium
- being a minor
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Belgium1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
UCLouvain
Brussels, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, 1200
Céline Chomé, PhD student, 027643635, celine.chome@uclouvain.be
About this study
Official title: Birth Experiences of Women Giving Birth in French-speaking Belgium and Pathways to Choosing a Place of Birth
The aim of this research is to understand what motivates women giving birth in Belgium to choose a particular place of birth and their experiences of childbirth. This understanding is made possible by collecting qualitative data from women who have given birth (from the first month after giving birth up to one year postpartum). The objective here is to understand what motivates the choice of place of birth (with a focus on the notion of 'non-choice') and to gain insight into the childbirth experiences of women giving birth in Belgium. The researcher also meets with birth companions (perinatal health professionals and birth companions such as doulas, for example) to understand their professional practice and their choice of workplace (home, birth centre or cottage, traditional hospital ward, university hospital ward, etc.).
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related
- Being tested
- Qualitative Interview
- Keywords
- Birthplace Choice, Birth Experience
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Qualitative InterviewOther
Qualitative interview with volunteering women having given birth.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Women who have given birth | Qualitative interviews with women who have given birth Receives: Other: Qualitative Interview |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Birth experience
The outcome is how women have experience their delivery. As it is through qualitative interviews, we can not yet specify the results.
Measured: Throughout the entire study, approximately during 40 months
Birthplace Choice
Which birthplace women have choosen, do they have the feeling they had a choice. If yes : how women choose the birth place, when and what influenced them in their decision. If not : who took the decision and why.
Measured: Throughout the entire study, approximately during 40 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Dec 2025
- Study start8 Sep 2025
- Primary completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pregnancy RelatedStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Université Catholique de LouvainThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07263971
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NAISSANCE
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 4 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Birth Experiences of Women Giving Birth in French-speaking Belgium and Pathways to Choosing a Place of Birth
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07263971
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NAISSANCE
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related
- Keywords
- Birthplace Choice, Birth Experience
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Université Catholique de LouvainUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 8 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this research is to understand what motivates women giving birth in Belgium to choose a particular place of birth and their experiences of childbirth. This understanding is made possible by collecting qualitative data from women who have given birth (from the first month after giving birth up to one year postpartum). The objective here is to understand what motivates the choice of place of birth (with a focus on the notion of 'non-choice') and to gain insight into the childbirth experiences of women giving birth in Belgium. The researcher also meets with birth companions (perinatal health professionals and birth companions such as doulas, for example) to understand their professional practice and their choice of workplace (home, birth centre or cottage, traditional hospital ward, university hospital ward, etc.).
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Women who have given birth | – | Other: Qualitative InterviewQualitative interviews with women who have given birth |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Women having given birth within a year
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- have given birth in Belgium
- have given birth less than a year ago
- be of legal age
- volunteer
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- not having given birth once in Belgium
- being a minor
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative InterviewQualitative interview with volunteering women having given birth. | Other | Women who have given birth |
Primary outcome
Birth experience
Time frame: Throughout the entire study, approximately during 40 months
The outcome is how women have experience their delivery. As it is through qualitative interviews, we can not yet specify the results.
Birthplace Choice
Time frame: Throughout the entire study, approximately during 40 months
Which birthplace women have choosen, do they have the feeling they had a choice. If yes : how women choose the birth place, when and what influenced them in their decision. If not : who took the decision and why.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pregnancy Related, run by Université Catholique de Louvain at 1 site in Belgium.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Belgium. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Birth experience (time frame: Throughout the entire study, approximately during 40 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Dec 2025.