Induction of LabourINFORMNCT07616765
Women's Knowledge About Induction of Labour and Its Association With Their Experience
An observational study of Induction of Labour, run by Imperial College London.
Trial summary
Induction of labour (IOL) is a common procedure to initiate childbirth, around one in three pregnant women having their labour induced in the UK. Labour may be induced for many different reasons, including going past the due date, having high blood pressure, diabetes, concerns about the baby's growth, or reduced… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Induction of Labour
- What is being tested?
- Survey and Interview-Based Assessment
- How many people
- 112 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to 1 May 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Pregnant women aged 18 and over who are booked for induction of labour at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital), and clinicians (midwives, obstetricians, and trainees) working in the maternity department at the same Trust.
Who may be able to join
- Women:
- All pregnant women who are booked for IOL at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which includes both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital.
- The ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form.
- Singleton pregnancy.
- Clinicians:
- Working at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which includes both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital.
Who cannot join
- Women:
- Under age 18
- Women who do not have sufficient understanding of the English language to provide informed consent or to complete the questionnaires and interviews independently
- Those not meeting the inclusion criteria
- Clinicians:
- Those not meeting the inclusion criteria
About this study
Official title: Induction of Labour: Women's Knowledge and Experience
Induction of labour (IOL) is a common procedure to initiate childbirth, around one in three pregnant women having their labour induced in the UK. Labour may be induced for many different reasons, including going past the due date, having high blood pressure, diabetes, concerns about the baby's growth, or reduced movements.
IOL can be a complex and lengthy process, sometimes lasting up to seven days. Many women find that their expectations of IOL do not match their real experiences. Research shows that between 5% and 20% of women report a negative birth experience, and this can have lasting effects. These may include difficulties bonding with their baby, depression after birth, fear of future childbirth, or choosing a caesarean section next time.
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Studies also show that women who feel unprepared for induction, or who do not fully understand the benefits, risks, and steps involved, are more likely to have a difficult experience. At the same time, research suggests that some healthcare professionals may not feel fully confident in their knowledge of induction, and their decisions may be influenced by colleagues or local practice rather than evidence alone.
This project aims to understand how much women know about induction before it begins, how this knowledge affects their experience, and how well clinicians understand and communicate about induction.
To do this, investigators will invite women who are booked for induction at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital or West Middlesex Hospital to take part in two surveys: one before induction and one after birth. Women will also be able to volunteer for an interview to talk in more detail about their experience. They will also invite all maternity staff at the Trust to complete a short survey about their knowledge and attitudes towards induction, followed by optional interviews.
Investigators aim to recruit approximately 82 pregnant women and 20 to 30 clinicians (including midwives, obstetricians, and trainees) working in the maternity department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Conditions
- Induction of Labour
- Being tested
- Survey and Interview-Based Assessment
- Keywords
- Induction of labour, Patient satisfaction, Pregnancy, Clinicians, Attitude, Maternity care, Women's Knowledge, Labour Induction
- Medical subject headings
- Patient Satisfaction, Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Survey and Interview-Based AssessmentOther
Participants will complete questionnaires and/or take part in semi-structured interviews to assess their knowledge and experiences related to induction of labour.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnant women booked for induction of labour - 82 participants | Not described Receives: Other: Survey and Interview-Based Assessment | |
| Clinicians in maternity at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS FT, 20-30 participants | Not described Receives: Other: Survey and Interview-Based Assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Women's Pre- Induction knowledge of induction of labour
Assessment will be performed using the Pre-Induction Survey, with a maximum score of 55.
Measured: The project will take 24 months.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jun 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 May 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Induction of LabourStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Imperial College LondonThe 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
- 112 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Imperial College London
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07616765
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 179390
- Acronym
- INFORM
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Induction of Labour: Women's Knowledge and Experience
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07616765
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- INFORM / 179390
- Conditions
- Induction of Labour
- Keywords
- Induction of labour, Patient satisfaction, Pregnancy, Clinicians, Attitude, Maternity care, Women's Knowledge, Labour Induction
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 112 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Imperial College LondonUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 May 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 Jun 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.
Induction of labour (IOL) is a common procedure to initiate childbirth, around one in three pregnant women having their labour induced in the UK. Labour may be induced for many different reasons, including going past the due date, having high blood pressure, diabetes, concerns about the baby's growth, or reduced movements.
IOL can be a complex and lengthy process, sometimes lasting up to seven days. Many women find that their expectations of IOL do not match their real experiences. Research shows that between 5% and 20% of women report a negative birth experience, and this can have lasting effects. These may include difficulties bonding with their baby, depression after birth, fear of future childbirth, or choosing a caesarean section next time.
Studies also show that women who feel unprepared for induction, or who do not fully understand the benefits, risks, and steps involved, are more likely to have a difficult experience. At the same time, research suggests that some healthcare professionals may not feel fully confident in their knowledge of induction, and their decisions may be influenced by colleagues or local practice rather than evidence alone.
This project aims to understand how much women know about induction before it begins, how this knowledge affects their experience, and how well clinicians understand and communicate about induction.
To do this, investigators will invite women who are booked for induction at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital or West Middlesex Hospital to take part in two surveys: one before induction and one after birth. Women will also be able to volunteer for an interview to talk in more detail about their experience. They will also invite all maternity staff at the Trust to complete a short survey about their knowledge and attitudes towards induction, followed by optional interviews.
Investigators aim to recruit approximately 82 pregnant women and 20 to 30 clinicians (including midwives, obstetricians, and trainees) working in the maternity department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnant women booked for induction of labour - 82 participants | – | Other: Survey and Interview-Based Assessment |
| Clinicians in maternity at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS FT, 20-30 participants | – | Other: Survey and Interview-Based Assessment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Pregnant women aged 18 and over who are booked for induction of labour at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital), and clinicians (midwives, obstetricians, and trainees) working in the maternity department at the same Trust.
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- All pregnant women who are booked for IOL at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which includes both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital.
- The ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form.
- Singleton pregnancy.
- Working at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which includes both Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Under age 18
- Women who do not have sufficient understanding of the English language to provide informed consent or to complete the questionnaires and interviews independently
- Those not meeting the inclusion criteria
- Those not meeting the inclusion criteria
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Survey and Interview-Based AssessmentParticipants will complete questionnaires and/or take part in semi-structured interviews to assess their knowledge and experiences related to induction of labour. | Other | Clinicians in maternity at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS FT, 20-30 participants, Pregnant women booked for induction of labour - 82 participants |
Primary outcome
Women's Pre- Induction knowledge of induction of labour
Time frame: The project will take 24 months.
Assessment will be performed using the Pre-Induction Survey, with a maximum score of 55.
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 1 Jun 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Induction of Labour, run by Imperial College London.
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 6 inclusion and 6 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
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?
Women's Pre- Induction knowledge of induction of labour (time frame: The project will take 24 months.). 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 1 Jun 2026.