Labor DurationLabor HopscotcNCT07330557
The Effect Of The Labour Hopscotch On The Birth Process And Satisfaction
A study testing Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program Group and Standard Intrapartum Care in people with Labor Duration and Labor Bain, run by Aydin Adnan Menderes University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of the Labor Hopscotch exercise on the birth process and maternal satisfaction. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial at a tertiary-level maternity unit. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Labor Duration, Labor Bain, and Birth Satisfaction During Physiologic Vaginal Birth
- What is being tested?
- Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program Group and Standard Intrapartum Care
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 110 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2024to 30 Nov 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 35 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Primiparous pregnant women with cervical dilation between 3cm and 5cm, expected to have a vaginal delivery and admitted to the delivery room,
- Pregnant women aged 18-35,
- Pregnant women with gestational age between 37-42 weeks,
- Able to speak and understand Turkish, and
- At least primary school graduates (as the scales will be completed using the self-report method) will be included.
- Pregnant women without a history of mental or physical health problems,
- Pregnant women without a history of high-risk pregnancy.
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Aydın Kadın ve Çocuk Hastalıkları Hastanesi
Aydin
About this study
Official title: Effect of the Labour Hopscotch Method on the Labor Process and Maternal Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of the Labor Hopscotch exercise on the birth process and maternal satisfaction. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial at a tertiary-level maternity unit. Eligible pregnant women will be recruited during the active phase of labor and randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group.
Participants in the intervention group will receive the Labor Hopscotch exercise program during labor in addition to standard intrapartum care. The control group will receive standard intrapartum care only. The Labor Hopscotch exercise program consists of structured physical movements adapted to the stages of labor and is implemented under the supervision of trained healthcare professionals.
Data will be collected using standardized data collection forms, obstetric records, and validated measurement tools. Information related to sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric history, labor characteristics, and maternal experiences during labor will be recorded. The study is conducted in accordance with ethical principles and relevant institutional guidelines.
Read the detailed description
This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Labor Hopscotch exercise on the labor process and maternal experience. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial including eligible pregnant women. Participants will be allocated to an intervention group or a control group, and predefined outcomes will be assessed using standardized procedures.
- Being tested
- Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program Group, Standard Intrapartum Care
- Keywords
- Labor hopscotch, physiologic vaginal birth, labor pain, labor duration,, birth satisfaction, non-pharmacological intrapartum care
- Medical subject headings
- Labor Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program GroupBehavioural
Throughout labor, active positions, movements, breathing exercises, and recordings are utilized, along with the hopscotch steps.
Guided by a trained midwife/healthcare professional.
Applied throughout the latent and active phases.
Purpose: To reduce pain, facilitate labor progression, and minimize interventions.
Standard Intrapartum CareOther
The institution's routine standard maternity care protocol
Nonpharmacological or pharmacological comfort measures per standard care
Includes routine clinical practices of healthcare professionals
Hopscotch program is not implemented
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Hopscotch Program Group | Experimental | Participants undergo the Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program during the first stage of labor. This program is a non-pharmacological, behavioral intervention that encourages active movement. The exercises aim to shorten labor duration, reduce pain, and increase birth satisfaction. The program is performed under the supervision of trained healthcare professionals and provides ongoing intrapartum support. Receives: Behavioral: Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program Group; Other: Standard Intrapartum Care |
| Standard Intrapartum Care Group → Control | Other | Participants received standard intrapartum care. This intervention included routine birth practices and care procedures. This group, which did not include any special exercises or additional interventions, served as the control group. Receives: Behavioral: Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program Group; Other: Standard Intrapartum Care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Maternal Satisfaction Score Measured by a Validated Satisfaction Scale
Maternal satisfaction will be assessed using a validated satisfaction scale. Total scores will be calculated according to the scale guidelines, with higher scores indicating greater maternal satisfaction.
Measured: Within 24 hours postpartum
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Jan 2024
- Primary completion30 Nov 2025
- Study completion30 Nov 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Labor DurationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Aydin Adnan Menderes UniversityThe 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- A parallel design was chosen to compare the effects of the labor hopscotch program with standard intrapartum care. Participants are randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group, and outcomes are measured concurrently in both groups.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Pirozhan, Aydin Adnan Menderes University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07330557
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023/46
- Other IDs
- 2023/46
- Acronym
- Labor Hopscotc
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 8 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 9 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant data will be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request after publication of the main study results. Data will be shared through a secure data repository, following ethical and privacy regulations.
Publications
Carroll L, Thompson S, Coughlan B, McCreery T, Murphy A, Doherty J, Sheehy L, Cronin M, Brosnan M, O'Brien D. 'Labour Hopscotch': Women's evaluation of using the steps during labor. Eur J Midwifery. 2022 Sep 9;6:59. doi: 10.18332/ejm/152492. eCollection 2022.
PubMed 36132188
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of the Labour Hopscotch Method on the Labor Process and Maternal Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07330557
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Labor Hopscotc / 2023/46
- Keywords
- Labor hopscotch, physiologic vaginal birth, labor pain, labor duration,, birth satisfaction, non-pharmacological intrapartum care
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Nov 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Jan 2026 (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.
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of the Labor Hopscotch exercise on the birth process and maternal satisfaction. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial at a tertiary-level maternity unit. Eligible pregnant women will be recruited during the active phase of labor and randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group.
Participants in the intervention group will receive the Labor Hopscotch exercise program during labor in addition to standard intrapartum care. The control group will receive standard intrapartum care only. The Labor Hopscotch exercise program consists of structured physical movements adapted to the stages of labor and is implemented under the supervision of trained healthcare professionals.
Data will be collected using standardized data collection forms, obstetric records, and validated measurement tools. Information related to sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric history, labor characteristics, and maternal experiences during labor will be recorded. The study is conducted in accordance with ethical principles and relevant institutional guidelines.
Detailed description
This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Labor Hopscotch exercise on the labor process and maternal experience. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial including eligible pregnant women. Participants will be allocated to an intervention group or a control group, and predefined outcomes will be assessed using standardized procedures.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- A parallel design was chosen to compare the effects of the labor hopscotch program with standard intrapartum care. Participants are randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group, and outcomes are measured concurrently in both groups.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Hopscotch Program Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program Group, Other: Standard Intrapartum CareParticipants undergo the Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program during the first stage of labor. This program is a non-pharmacological, behavioral intervention that encourages active movement. The exercises aim to shorten labor duration, reduce pain, and increase birth satisfaction. The program is performed under the supervision of trained healthcare professionals and provides ongoing intrapartum support. |
| Standard Intrapartum Care Group → Control | Other | Behavioral: Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program Group, Other: Standard Intrapartum CareParticipants received standard intrapartum care. This intervention included routine birth practices and care procedures. This group, which did not include any special exercises or additional interventions, served as the control group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Primiparous pregnant women with cervical dilation between 3cm and 5cm, expected to have a vaginal delivery and admitted to the delivery room,
- Pregnant women aged 18-35,
- Pregnant women with gestational age between 37-42 weeks,
- Able to speak and understand Turkish, and
- At least primary school graduates (as the scales will be completed using the self-report method) will be included.
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program GroupThroughout labor, active positions, movements, breathing exercises, and recordings are utilized, along with the hopscotch steps. Guided by a trained midwife/healthcare professional. Applied throughout the latent and active phases. Purpose: To reduce pain, facilitate labor progression, and minimize interventions. | Behavioural | Labor Hopscotch Program Group, Standard Intrapartum Care Group → Control |
| Standard Intrapartum CareThe institution's routine standard maternity care protocol Nonpharmacological or pharmacological comfort measures per standard care Includes routine clinical practices of healthcare professionals Hopscotch program is not implemented | Other | Labor Hopscotch Program Group, Standard Intrapartum Care Group → Control |
Primary outcome
Maternal Satisfaction Score Measured by a Validated Satisfaction Scale
Time frame: Within 24 hours postpartum
Maternal satisfaction will be assessed using a validated satisfaction scale. Total scores will be calculated according to the scale guidelines, with higher scores indicating greater maternal satisfaction.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Jan 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 36132188Carroll L, Thompson S, Coughlan B, McCreery T, Murphy A, Doherty J, Sheehy L, Cronin M, Brosnan M, O'Brien D. 'Labour Hopscotch': Women's evaluation of using the steps during labor. Eur J Midwifery. 2022 Sep 9;6:59. doi: 10.18332/ejm/152492. eCollection 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant data will be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request after publication of the main study results. Data will be shared through a secure data repository, following ethical and privacy regulations.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Labor Hopscotch Exercise Program Group and Standard Intrapartum Care in people with Labor Duration and Labor Bain, run by Aydin Adnan Menderes University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 7 inclusion and 0 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Jan 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Maternal Satisfaction Score Measured by a Validated Satisfaction Scale (time frame: Within 24 hours postpartum). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07330557, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 9 Jan 2026.