Clinical trials: Labor
Hypotension, Labor Complication
Pre-epidural Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs) to Prevent Hypotension During Labor
When hypotension is related to epidural placement, this can occur within 15-60 minutes after placement. The purpose of this study is to build upon this preliminary work and to use a randomized controlled trial to examine the…
- Trial name
- NCT05250960
- Testing
- SCD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Pregnancy, Breech Presentation
Effects of Relaxing Hydrotherapy in Third Trimester of Pregnancy
This study will be the first scientific approach to investigate physical and psychological effects of the passive hydrotherapy-method WATSU (WaterShiatsu) on women and their unborn children at the third trimester of pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Breech Presentation, Low Back Pain, Stress, Psychological
- Trial name
- NCT01708018
- Testing
- WATSU
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Oxytocin i.m./i.v. Versus Carbetocin i.v. in Elective Cesarean Sections
Objective is to proof non-inferiority of intramyometrial and intravenous oxytocin application compared to intravenous carbetocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in planned, uncomplicated cesarean deliveries.
- Trial name
- NCT03651882
- Testing
- Oxytocin, Carbetocin
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 550 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Premature Infant Disease
Influence and Mechanism of Dyadic Coping on Parenting Stress and Parenting Self-Efficacy in Parents of Preterm Infant
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the parenting stress, parenting self-efficacy and dyadic coping of preterm parents and explore the influence and pathway analysis of dyadic coping between parenting stress…
- Trial name
- NCT05592210
- Testing
- Questionnaires
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 308 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Analgesia
Effect of Auto-Bolus Interval on Analgesic Quality During Labor Analgesia With Dural Puncture Epidural
It is aimed in this study to compare the effect of changing the interval time for programmed auto boluses of local anaesthetics on the total anesthetic consumption and quality of labor analgesia with dural puncture epidural…
- Trial name
- NCT06329713
- Testing
- Group I: 30 Min Interval Time, Group II: 60 Min Interval Time
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Emesis
High Protein Intake to Decrease Emesis and Promote Patient Satisfaction in Labor
The purpose of our study is to determine if the incidence of emesis can be lowered with the addition of a high protein drink during labor.
- Trial name
- NCT01414478
- Testing
- Protein Shake
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Post-Abortion, Hemorrhage, Obstetric
Oxytocin Receptor Expression in Pregnancy
This study aims to determine when during gestation oxytocin receptor (OXTR) expression increases in the myometrium, which will contribute new insight to the management of obstetric hemorrhage and our understanding of normal and…
- Trial name
- NCT03907735
- Testing
- Myometrial tissue sample collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Inactivity/Low Levels of Exercise
My Exercise. A Team-based Workplace Intervention for Increased Exercise
The aim of this research study is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention on exercise and health, and to contribute to the understanding of how team-based worksite health promotion programs should be designed in order to…
- Trial name
- Myexercise (NCT02429635)
- Testing
- My exercise
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Other Condition That May be a Focus of Clinical Attention
Humoral and Cellular Response in Shift Workers
The purpose of this study is to access whether shift workers (morning, afternoon or night) vaccinated against hepatitis A would have some humoral and cellular response impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT01528280
- Testing
- Vaccination against hepatitis A, No Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Pregnancy, Malaria
L-ArGinine to pRevent advErse prEgnancy Outcomes (AGREE)
There are few safe, effective, and affordable interventions to improve pregnancy outcomes in low resource settings where the highest rates of poor birth outcomes occur.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Malaria, Nutrition, Placental Development
- Trial name
- AGREE (NCT05934318)
- Testing
- L-citrulline
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 2,960 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Pregnancy, Labor
Determination of Labor Progression Patterns Using Non-invasive, Ultrasound Based, Multiple Parameters
The purpose of this study is to establish normograms of parameters measured by the LaborPro system. To test the prediction of these parameters on labor progress and mode of delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT00827125
- Testing
- LaborPro device
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trig Medical Inc
Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR), Preterm Birth
Enhancing Prediction of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Africa Through Partnerships and Innovation
Pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), poor fetal growth, unexplained stillbirth, and spontaneous preterm birth are major causes of illness and death for mothers and babies in…
- Conditions
- Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR), Preterm Birth, Still Births, Abruptio Placentae
- Trial name
- EPAPOA (NCT07844876)
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
Low Birthweight, Preterm Birth
Low Birthweight and Preterm Infant Feeding Trial and Supportive Care Package: Implementation Research
Low Birthweight and Preterm Infant Feeding Trial and Supportive Care Package (LIFT-UP) aims to improve feeding and growth outcomes among low birthweight (LBW; <2.5kg) or preterm (<37 weeks gestational age) infants admitted to…
- Trial name
- LIFT-UP (NCT06390943)
- Testing
- Facility-based feeding support package plus (FB-FSP+), Transition-to-home feeding support package plus (TTH-FSP+)
- Where
- 5 sites in India, Malawi and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 632 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Healthy Adult
Ivabradine for Heart Rate Reduction During Exercise in Healthy Adults
During exercise, working muscles require more oxygen. The heart meets this demand in two ways: by beating faster (heart rate) and by pumping more blood with each beat (stroke volume).
- Trial name
- NCT07717710
- Testing
- Ivabradine (single oral dose)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Labor Position and Maternal Birth Experience
Standing vs. Squatting Positions During Labor
Background: Maternal position during labor is a key non-pharmacological strategy that supports physiological birth and women's active participation in the childbirth process.
- Trial name
- NCT07383181
- Testing
- Standing Position During Labor, Squatting Position During Labor
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Labor Pain
Endorphin at Labor Pain and Acupressure
This study was performed to determine the impact of different acupressure procedures, performed on women's hands during labor, on endorphin levels and labor pain perception. The sample consisted of 140 pregnant women.
- Trial name
- NCT04367038
- Testing
- Warm Acupressure, Cold Acupressure , Conventional Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Serap ÖZTÜRK ALTINAYAK
Pain, Injuries
Effects of Three Warm-up Interventions at the Workplace Among Vineyard Workers - a Protocol Study
Background: Physical activity programs at the workplace have shown positive results on physical capacities and pain for several years.
- Trial name
- NCT05425693
- Testing
- Hybrid Warm-up, Dynamic Warm-up, Stretching Warm-up
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Opti'Mouv
Preterm Birth, Health Care Utilization
Testing Feasibility of Care Coordination and Motivational Interviewing for Women With a Recent Preterm Birth
This study continues an adaptation of care coordination to address the needs of women after preterm birth. This is a small single arm open trial designed to test intervention implementation and refine the intervention before…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Health Care Utilization, Tobacco Use, Contraceptive Usage
- Trial name
- NCT05120843
- Testing
- Care coordination and motivational interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Musculoskeletal Pain
Effectiveness of Four Orthotic Insoles on Pain in the Lower Body Associated With Musculoskeletal Stress
This was an open-label, single-centre, parallel-group clinical investigation, to evaluate the effectiveness and in-use tolerability of a range of four orthotic insoles on target areas of pain in the lower body, associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT04746755
- Testing
- Orthotic Insole: Lower Back, Orthotic Insole: Heel, Orthotic Insole: Knee to Heel
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
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
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