Labor, InducedNCT07272785
Maternal Informing on Labor Induction: Impact on Childbirth Experience
An observational study of Labor, Induced and Labor, Obstetric, run by Turku University Hospital at 1 site in Finland.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to explore the information provided to mothers about labor induction and its connection to their childbirth experience. In addition, the study examines how the use of social media may influence the birth experience among patients undergoing labor induction. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Labor, Induced, Labor, Obstetric, Pregnancy
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFinland
- Study dates
- 8 Dec 2025to Jun 2026
- 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 years and older
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Pregnant subjects undergoing planned induction for various reasons.
Who may be able to join
- Planned induction of labor at the antenatal ward or at the outpatient clinic
- Adequate language skills (Finnish, Swedish, English)
Who cannot join
- Induction at the delivery ward or at the obstetric emergency care clinic
- Spontaneous onset of labor or a planned cesarean delivery
- Age below 18 years at the time of recruitment
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Finland1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Turku University Hospital
Turku
Mikael Huhtala, +35823130000, misahu@utu.fi
About this study
The aim of this study is to explore the information provided to mothers about labor induction and its connection to their childbirth experience. In addition, the study examines how the use of social media may influence the birth experience among patients undergoing labor induction.
Read the detailed description
Subject undergoing planned induction of labor will be recruited. At recruitment the participants will be asked to answer a questionnaire. Follow-up questionnaires will be sent to the participants one week and three months after the induction.
The first questionnaire assesses how well the participants were informed about the induction. The following questionnaires will assess the childbirth experience and induction experience.
The main aim of the study is to investigate whether being being well informed about the induction of labor is related to better experience of childbirth. Moreover, the correlation between reported social media use and childbirth experience will be evaluated.
After obtaining full data from the first 50 subjects an interim analysis will be performed, to decide the final target sample size.
- Conditions
- Labor, Induced, Labor, Obstetric, Pregnancy, Humans, Prospective Study, Prospective Study , Questionaires
- Keywords
- Childbirth experience, Induction of labor, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Obstetrics
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Subject undergoing planned induction of labor | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Childbirth experience
Childbirth experience assessed using visual analog scale (VAS) where 0 is the worst possible and 10 the best possible childbirth experience.
Measured: Three months after induction of labor
Secondary outcomes (4)
Childbirth experience
Childbirth experience assessed using visual analog scale (VAS) where 0 is the worst possible and 10 the best possible childbirth experience.
Measured: One week after induction of labor
Experience of labor induction
Assessed using visual analog scale (VAS) where 0 is the worst possible and 10 the best possible labor induction experience.
Measured: One week after induction of labor
Experience of labor induction
Assessed using visual analog scale (VAS) where 0 is the worst possible and 10 the best possible labor induction experience.
Measured: Three months after induction of labor
Did childbirth experience meet participant's expectations
Four points Likert scale with the following possible answers: 1) very poorly, 2) quite poorly, 3) quite well, 4) very well.
Measured: One week after induction of labor
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Dec 2025
- Study start8 Dec 2025
- Primary completionJun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Labor, InducedStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Turku University HospitalThe 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
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Mikael Huhtala, M.D., Ph.D., Principal investigator, Turku University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07272785
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- OP2025/8882
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 26 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 23 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: To ensure study subject anonymity the study data will not be published.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Maternal Informing on Labor Induction: Impact on Childbirth Experience
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07272785
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- OP2025/8882
- Conditions
- Labor, Induced, Labor, Obstetric, Pregnancy, Humans, Prospective Study, Prospective Study , Questionaires
- Keywords
- Childbirth experience, Induction of labor, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Obstetrics
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Turku University HospitalOther government
- Study start
- 8 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 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 study is to explore the information provided to mothers about labor induction and its connection to their childbirth experience. In addition, the study examines how the use of social media may influence the birth experience among patients undergoing labor induction.
Detailed description
Subject undergoing planned induction of labor will be recruited. At recruitment the participants will be asked to answer a questionnaire. Follow-up questionnaires will be sent to the participants one week and three months after the induction.
The first questionnaire assesses how well the participants were informed about the induction. The following questionnaires will assess the childbirth experience and induction experience.
The main aim of the study is to investigate whether being being well informed about the induction of labor is related to better experience of childbirth. Moreover, the correlation between reported social media use and childbirth experience will be evaluated.
After obtaining full data from the first 50 subjects an interim analysis will be performed, to decide the final target sample size.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Subject undergoing planned induction of labor | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Pregnant subjects undergoing planned induction for various reasons.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Planned induction of labor at the antenatal ward or at the outpatient clinic
- Adequate language skills (Finnish, Swedish, English)
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Induction at the delivery ward or at the obstetric emergency care clinic
- Spontaneous onset of labor or a planned cesarean delivery
- Age below 18 years at the time of recruitment
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Childbirth experience
Time frame: Three months after induction of labor
Childbirth experience assessed using visual analog scale (VAS) where 0 is the worst possible and 10 the best possible childbirth experience.
4 secondary outcomes
Childbirth experience
Time frame: One week after induction of labor
Experience of labor induction
Time frame: One week after induction of labor
Experience of labor induction
Time frame: Three months after induction of labor
Did childbirth experience meet participant's expectations
Time frame: One week after induction of labor
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 23 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. To ensure study subject anonymity the study data will not be published.
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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.
Mikael Huhtala, M.D., Ph.D. principal investigator
Turku University Hospital
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 Labor, Induced and Labor, Obstetric, run by Turku University Hospital at 1 site in Finland.
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 2 inclusion and 3 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 23 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 Finland. 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?
Contact Mikael Huhtala, M.D., Ph.D. (+35823130000, misahu@utu.fi), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Childbirth experience (time frame: Three months after induction of labor). 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 23 Dec 2025.