Clinical trials: Childbirth Experience
Premature Birth of Newborn
Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences (SENSE)
Seventy preterm infants born less than or equal to 32 weeks gestation were put into either the sensory-based intervention (experiment) group or traditional care (control) group. Consecutive admissions at St.
- Trial name
- SENSE (NCT03316547)
- Testing
- SENSE Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Pregnancy Related
Pregnant Women Doing Resistance Exercise Training
Despite the increase in numbers of women who engage in heavy, free-weight resistance exercise training (e.g. powerlifting, weightlifting, cross fit), the knowledge on how such exercise may affect fertility, pregnancy and birth…
- Trial name
- PREG_RET (NCT04780087)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ostfold University College
Vaginal Delivery, Surgical Site Infection
Skip Prep of Vaginal Delivery to Prevent Puerperal / Perinatal Infection in Vaginal Delivery
This is a multi-center, randomized, controlled trial study to find whether use of chlorhexidine-alcohol or povidone-iodine for pre-vaginal delivery skin prep is superior to reduce postpartum infection in pregnant women with…
- Trial name
- NCT05122169
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine
- Volunteers
- 4,140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Pregnancy, Delivery Care
Effects of Massage and Shower on Birth Experience and Breastfeeding
Study Design This study is a quasi-experimental research designed to examine the effects of massage and warm shower-used as non-pharmacological methods during labor-on birth satisfaction, maternal comfort, and breastfeeding…
- Trial name
- NCT07151144
- Testing
- Massage, Shower
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Childbirth Problems, Perinatal Depression
Daring Birth - Digital Coaching Solution to Improve Childbirth Experience
The aim of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of the Daring Birth digital coaching solution (the Natal Mind app) in enhancing the experience of childbirth.
- Conditions
- Childbirth Problems, Perinatal Depression, Anxiety in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- NCT06585839
- Testing
- Digital coaching solution to improve childbirth experience, Application for the control group
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalto University
Post Partum Haemorrhage
Intramuscular Oxytocics: A Randomised Control Trial
A quarter of all pregnancy and child-birth related deaths are due to excessive bleeding after the birth, "post-partum haemorrhage" (PPH). In the UK, PPH affects approx 10% of new mothers.
- Trial name
- IMox (NCT02216383)
- Testing
- Carbetocin, Syntocinon, Syntometrine
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 5,798 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Bristol NHS Trust
Mother-Infant Bonding
Mandala Intervention on Mother-Infant Bonding and Parenting Self-Efficacy After Negative Birth Experiences
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the impact of a mandala-based art intervention on mother-infant bonding and parenting self-efficacy among primiparous women (first-time mothers) who have had a…
- Trial name
- NCT07461922
- Testing
- Mandala Coloring, Free Coloring
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Tocophobia, Pregnancy Complications
Tokophobia ; Our Clinical Experience
Fear of childbirth, or what has historically been called tokophobia, is often described as a severe fear of birth and pathological fear of childbirth.
- Trial name
- NCT05627336
- Testing
- pregnant women in the 3rd trimester
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Cigarette Smoking
Improving the Delivery of Smoking Cessation Guidelines in Hospitalized Veterans
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether a nurse-initiated intervention, which couples brief inpatient counseling and proactive telephone counseling by a centralized tobacco quitline, improves 6-month cessation…
- Trial name
- NCT00816036
- Testing
- Smoking Cessation Guideline Implementation
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 898 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Birth, Fear of Childbirth
Training Given in the Line of Coping With Fear of Birth on Fear of Birth Birth Experience
Pregnancy and childbirth are a natural life event for women, as well as a process in which physical, biological and psychosocial changes are experienced.
- Conditions
- Birth, Fear of Childbirth, Education, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT05928117
- Testing
- Education
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
Delivery;Breech;Stillbirth
Investigation of the Effect of Supporting Nursing Care Provided in Line With During Intrapartum Period
Aim: The aim of the research was to examine the effect of supportive nursing care provided in line with evidence-based practices during the intrapartum period.
- Trial name
- Support (NCT06024811)
- Testing
- supporting nursing care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Balikesir University
HPV Vaccine, Provider Communication Practices
Mobile Coaching to Improve HPV Vaccine Delivery
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of using Checkup Coach, a mobile coaching intervention, to improve the way that primary care providers recommend HPV vaccination to adolescent patients and their parents.
- Conditions
- HPV Vaccine, Provider Communication Practices, Vaccine Recommendation Practices
- Trial name
- NCT05105711
- Testing
- QI coaching intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Childbirth
The Effects of Positive Birth Experience Sharing and Guided Imagery on Childbirth Self-Efficacy and Fear of Childbirth
Brief Summary This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effects of positive birth experience sharing combined with guided imagery on fear of childbirth and childbirth self-efficacy in primiparous pregnant women.
- Trial name
- non (NCT07015086)
- Testing
- Guided Imagery and Positive Birth Experience Sharing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Counseling
The Effect of Guided Counseling in Improving Dietary Practice, Nutritional Status and Birth Weight of Pregnant Women
Poor dietary intake affects maternal wellbeing, fetal growth, and development. However, many pregnant women in Ethiopia have poor dietary intake.
- Trial name
- NCT03627156
- Testing
- guided counseling
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 712 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bahir Dar University
Pregnancy Related
Birth Experience of Women Giving Birth in Belgium
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.
- Trial name
- NCT07263971
- Testing
- Qualitative Interview
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université Catholique de Louvain
Simulation
Alternative Birth Positions During the Second Stage
Simulation training provided before clinical practice at many universities helps students feel confident and well prepared for the clinical environment.
- Trial name
- NCT06832332
- Testing
- alternative birthing positions
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Pregnancy, Anxiety
Mandala Coloring in Late Pregnancy
Anxiety, depression and poor sleep are common in the last months of pregnancy and often occur together. Medication options during pregnancy are limited, so simple, safe non-drug methods are needed.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Anxiety, Depression, Psychological Stress
- Trial name
- NCT07906743
- Testing
- Mandala Coloring Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fidan Balkaya
Labour
Effects of Reiki Intervention During Labor on Pain, Fear, and Birth Experience
Childbirth is an important and often stressful experience for many women, and labor pain is common among women. While labor pain is a natural part of the birth process, its severity and management can have a significant impact on…
- Trial name
- NCT06700473
- Testing
- reiki
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Duration of Labor, Labor Pain
Effects of Midwife-guided biırth Affirmation Cards on Labor Process and Experience ın Primigravidas
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of midwife-guided birth affirmation cards on labor duration, pain level, fear of childbirth, perceived control, and perceived support in primigravidas.
- Conditions
- Duration of Labor, Labor Pain, Fear of Childbirth, Control (Internet Only)
- Trial name
- NCT07542392
- Testing
- Midwife-Guided Birth Affirmation Cards
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
Examine the Effect of Stress Ball Use During the Intrapartum Period on Labor Pain and Childbirth Experience in Primiparous Women
Effect of Stress Ball Use on Labor Pain and Birth Experience in Primiparous Women During Labor
INTRODUCTION Childbirth is a significant life experience for women, both physiologically and psychologically. The pain experienced during labor can vary depending on individual differences, cultural factors, and the course of…
- Trial name
- stressball (NCT07011355)
- Testing
- Stress Ball
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harran University