ChildbirthNCT07831785
Supportive Care During Childbirth in Syrian Migrant Women
A study testing Structured Supportive Midwifery Care in people with Childbirth, run by Tarsus University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of structured supportive midwifery care provided during labor on childbirth satisfaction, breastfeeding success, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and perceived stress among Syrian migrant women. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Childbirth
- What is being tested?
- Structured Supportive Midwifery Care
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2026to Mar 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Syrian migrant women admitted to the Delivery Unit of Adana Yüreğir State Hospital due to labor.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks.
- Singleton, live pregnancy.
- Fetus in cephalic presentation.
- Spontaneous vaginal labor initiated and in the active phase of labor.
- Able to communicate in Arabic or Turkish at a level sufficient to understand the data collection instruments and the intervention to be applied.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Having a planned (elective) cesarean delivery decision at the time of admission.
- Having an obstetric condition contraindicating vaginal delivery.
- Having a high-risk pregnancy or labor condition, including severe preeclampsia, eclampsia, placenta previa, or placental abruption.
- Multiple pregnancy.
- Intrauterine fetal death or a major fetal anomaly incompatible with life.
- Having a maternal or fetal clinical condition requiring emergency obstetric intervention at the time of admission for labor.
- Having a cognitive impairment or severe psychiatric condition that would prevent participation, communication, or the informed consent process.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Adana Yuregir State Hospital
Adana
Fatma KEÇE, +90 05347857596, 254131005@tarsus.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Childbirth Satisfaction, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Stress in Syrian Migrant Women Receiving and Not Receiving Supportive Care During Childbirth
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of structured supportive midwifery care provided during labor on childbirth satisfaction, breastfeeding success, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and perceived stress among Syrian migrant women. A total of 100 eligible women admitted to the delivery unit of Yuregir State Hospital in Adana, Türkiye, will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or the control group. Women in the intervention group will receive structured supportive midwifery care in addition to routine hospital care, whereas women in the control group will receive routine maternity care. The supportive care intervention will include physical support, emotional support, informational and communication support, and advocacy throughout labor. Outcomes will be assessed using validated measurement tools during the childbirth and early postpartum periods.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed as a two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. The study population will consist of Syrian migrant women admitted in active labor to the Delivery Unit of Yuregir State Hospital in Adana, Türkiye, who meet the eligibility criteria and provide written informed consent.
A total of 100 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the intervention group (n=50) or control group (n=50). A variable block randomization procedure using block sizes of 4 and 6 will be used. Allocation concealment will be maintained using sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes.
Participants assigned to the intervention group will receive structured supportive midwifery care provided by the researcher midwife throughout labor in addition to routine hospital care. The intervention consists of four main components: physical support, emotional support, informational and communication support, and advocacy. Physical support includes measures such as mobilization, position changes, breathing and relaxation techniques, massage, sacral pressure, touch, and other comfort measures according to the woman's needs. Emotional support includes continuous presence, reassurance, encouragement, empathetic communication, and respect for privacy. Informational support includes explanations about the labor process, procedures, breathing and pushing techniques, and early postpartum and breastfeeding education. Advocacy focuses on supporting women's preferences, participation in decision-making, privacy, and communication with healthcare professionals.
Participants assigned to the control group will receive the routine labor and postpartum care provided by the hospital without the additional structured supportive care intervention delivered by the researcher.
Study outcomes include childbirth satisfaction, breastfeeding success assessed using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, postpartum breastfeeding self-efficacy, and perceived stress. Data will be collected at predefined time points from the beginning of labor through the first 24 hours postpartum.
- Conditions
- Childbirth
- Being tested
- Structured Supportive Midwifery Care
- Keywords
- Supportive Midwifery Care, Syrian Migrant Women, Childbirth Satisfaction, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Breastfeeding Success, Perceived Stress, Labor Support
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Structured Supportive Midwifery CareBehavioural
Structured supportive midwifery care will be provided by the researcher midwife throughout labor in addition to routine hospital care. The intervention consists of four components: physical support, emotional support, informational and communication support, and advocacy. Physical support includes mobilization, position changes, breathing and relaxation techniques, massage, sacral pressure, touch, and comfort measures according to the woman's needs. Emotional support includes continuous presence, reassurance, encouragement, empathetic communication, and respect for privacy. Informational and communication support includes explanations about the labor process and procedures, guidance on breathing and pushing techniques, and early postpartum and breastfeeding education. Advocacy includes supporting the woman's preferences, participation in decision-making, privacy, and communication with healthcare professionals.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Supportive Midwifery Care | Experimental | Participants assigned to this arm will receive structured supportive midwifery care provided by the researcher midwife throughout labor in addition to routine hospital care. Supportive care includes physical support, emotional support, informational and communication support, and advocacy. Receives: Behavioral: Structured Supportive Midwifery Care |
| Routine Care | Active comparator | Participants assigned to this arm will receive the routine labor and postpartum care provided by Yuregir State Hospital. No additional structured supportive midwifery care will be provided by the researcher. Receives: Behavioral: Structured Supportive Midwifery Care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Childbirth Satisfaction
Childbirth satisfaction will be assessed using the Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating Scale (MCSRS). The scale consists of 34 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). The total score ranges from 34 to 170, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction with the childbirth experience.
Measured: At 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 posted21 Sep 2026
- Study start1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionMar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ChildbirthStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to two parallel groups. The intervention group will receive structured supportive midwifery care in addition to routine hospital care, while the control group will receive routine hospital care only.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tarsus University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Özlem KOÇ, Tarsus University
- Investigators
- Özlem KOÇ, Principal investigator, Tarsus University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07831785
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FKECE-RCT-2026-01
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Childbirth Satisfaction, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Stress in Syrian Migrant Women Receiving and Not Receiving Supportive Care During Childbirth
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07831785
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FKECE-RCT-2026-01
- Conditions
- Childbirth
- Keywords
- Supportive Midwifery Care, Syrian Migrant Women, Childbirth Satisfaction, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Breastfeeding Success, Perceived Stress, Labor Support
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tarsus UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Sep 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 randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of structured supportive midwifery care provided during labor on childbirth satisfaction, breastfeeding success, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and perceived stress among Syrian migrant women. A total of 100 eligible women admitted to the delivery unit of Yuregir State Hospital in Adana, Türkiye, will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or the control group. Women in the intervention group will receive structured supportive midwifery care in addition to routine hospital care, whereas women in the control group will receive routine maternity care. The supportive care intervention will include physical support, emotional support, informational and communication support, and advocacy throughout labor. Outcomes will be assessed using validated measurement tools during the childbirth and early postpartum periods.
Detailed description
This study is designed as a two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. The study population will consist of Syrian migrant women admitted in active labor to the Delivery Unit of Yuregir State Hospital in Adana, Türkiye, who meet the eligibility criteria and provide written informed consent.
A total of 100 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to the intervention group (n=50) or control group (n=50). A variable block randomization procedure using block sizes of 4 and 6 will be used. Allocation concealment will be maintained using sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes.
Participants assigned to the intervention group will receive structured supportive midwifery care provided by the researcher midwife throughout labor in addition to routine hospital care. The intervention consists of four main components: physical support, emotional support, informational and communication support, and advocacy. Physical support includes measures such as mobilization, position changes, breathing and relaxation techniques, massage, sacral pressure, touch, and other comfort measures according to the woman's needs. Emotional support includes continuous presence, reassurance, encouragement, empathetic communication, and respect for privacy. Informational support includes explanations about the labor process, procedures, breathing and pushing techniques, and early postpartum and breastfeeding education. Advocacy focuses on supporting women's preferences, participation in decision-making, privacy, and communication with healthcare professionals.
Participants assigned to the control group will receive the routine labor and postpartum care provided by the hospital without the additional structured supportive care intervention delivered by the researcher.
Study outcomes include childbirth satisfaction, breastfeeding success assessed using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, postpartum breastfeeding self-efficacy, and perceived stress. Data will be collected at predefined time points from the beginning of labor through the first 24 hours postpartum.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to two parallel groups. The intervention group will receive structured supportive midwifery care in addition to routine hospital care, while the control group will receive routine hospital care only.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Supportive Midwifery Care | Experimental | Behavioral: Structured Supportive Midwifery CareParticipants assigned to this arm will receive structured supportive midwifery care provided by the researcher midwife throughout labor in addition to routine hospital care. Supportive care includes physical support, emotional support, informational and communication support, and advocacy. |
| Routine Care | Active comparator | Behavioral: Structured Supportive Midwifery CareParticipants assigned to this arm will receive the routine labor and postpartum care provided by Yuregir State Hospital. No additional structured supportive midwifery care will be provided by the researcher. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Syrian migrant women admitted to the Delivery Unit of Adana Yüreğir State Hospital due to labor.
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks.
- Singleton, live pregnancy.
- Fetus in cephalic presentation.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Having a planned (elective) cesarean delivery decision at the time of admission.
- Having an obstetric condition contraindicating vaginal delivery.
- Having a high-risk pregnancy or labor condition, including severe preeclampsia, eclampsia, placenta previa, or placental abruption.
- Multiple pregnancy.
- Intrauterine fetal death or a major fetal anomaly incompatible with life.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Supportive Midwifery CareStructured supportive midwifery care will be provided by the researcher midwife throughout labor in addition to routine hospital care. The intervention consists of four components: physical support, emotional support, informational and communication support, and advocacy. Physical support includes mobilization, position changes, breathing and relaxation techniques, massage, sacral pressure, touch, and comfort measures according to the woman's needs. Emotional support includes continuous presence, reassurance, encouragement, empathetic communication, and respect for privacy. Informational and communication support includes explanations about the labor process and procedures, guidance on breathing and pushing techniques, and early postpartum and breastfeeding education. Advocacy includes supporting the woman's preferences, participation in decision-making, privacy, and communication with healthcare professionals. | Behavioural | Routine Care, Structured Supportive Midwifery Care |
Primary outcome
Childbirth Satisfaction
Time frame: At 24 hours postpartum
Childbirth satisfaction will be assessed using the Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating Scale (MCSRS). The scale consists of 34 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). The total score ranges from 34 to 170, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction with the childbirth experience.
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 24 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared.
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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.
Özlem KOÇ principal investigator
Tarsus University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Structured Supportive Midwifery Care in people with Childbirth, run by Tarsus 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 8 inclusion and 7 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 24 Sep 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?
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 Özlem KOÇ, PhD (05520839594, ozlemkoc@tarsus.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Childbirth Satisfaction (time frame: At 24 hours postpartum). 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 24 Sep 2026.