Clinical trials: Labor Duration
Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities, Prolonged Labor
Quantifying the Impact of the Peanut Ball on the Duration of the Active Stage of Labor
Prolonged labor is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes including infection, postpartum hemorrhage and increased NICU admission. One of the most common indications for cesarean section in the US is prolonged labor.
- Conditions
- Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities, Prolonged Labor, Labor Long, Labor; Poor
- Trial name
- NCT05489315
- Testing
- Positioning with peanut ball, Traditional positioning
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Cervical Ripening, Outpatient
Outpatient Cervical Preparation to Reduce Induction Duration in NTSV Women
This study is to compare 2 groups in nulliparous women undergoing cervical ripening for induction of labor. The study hypothesis is that outpatient cervical preparation with a foley catheter can reduce the induction of labor…
- Conditions
- Cervical Ripening, Outpatient, Patient Satisfaction, Nulliparous
- Trial name
- OCPRID (NCT03934918)
- Testing
- Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Effects of; Anesthesia, in Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Effects of Analgesic Techniques on Duration of Spontaneously Laboring Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in the duration of the first stage of labor in nulliparous women in spontaneous labor with whom analgesia is maintained with a combined spinal epidural (CSE)…
- Conditions
- Effects of; Anesthesia, in Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Prolonged First Stage of Labor
- Trial name
- NCT01982838
- Testing
- Epidural de novo, CSE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
VO2max
The Effects of High vs. Low Time Spent Near VO2max During Two Work-matched High Intensity Interval Training.
Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is used to define cardiorespiratory fitness, which is important to health and sport performance in humans.
- Trial name
- NCT05742542
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the State of Santa Catarina
Gastric Residuals Assessment, Prematurity
Does Routine Assessment of Gastric Residuals in Preterm Neonates Influence Time Taken to Reach Full Enteral Feeding?
The study aims to compare routine assessment of gastric residuals versus no assessment of residuals in preterm neonates with respect to time taken for achieving full enteral feeding and the incidence of possible complications…
- Conditions
- Gastric Residuals Assessment, Prematurity, Sepsis Newborn, Necrotizing Enterocolitis of Newborn
- Trial name
- GRASS (NCT03111329)
- Testing
- No aspiration of gastric residuals
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia, Ireland
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for the Care of Mother and Child, Prague, Czech Republic
Labor, Second Stage
Urinary Catheterization and Second Stage of Labor
Labor is divided into three stages: the first stage is from labor onset until full dilation, second stage is from full dilation until delivery of the baby, and the third stage from the delivery of the baby until the delivery of…
- Trial name
- cath2stage (NCT02198157)
- Testing
- urinary catheterization
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Raed Salim
Feeding Intolerance
Preterm Neonatal Feeding Protocol Comparing Feed Administration Time
Doctors have tried many different methods of feeding to try to decrease feeding intolerance in preterm babies so that they spend less time receiving liquid nutrition and have fewer problems with feeding intolerance.
- Trial name
- NCT00997854
- Testing
- Length of time for feed administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Labor Pain, Duration of Labor
Effect of Hot Pack on Labor Pain, Duration of Labor, and Satisfaction of Primigravidae Women in Saudi Arabia
The study aimed at determining the effect of hot pack on labor pain reduction and the duration of labor in comparison with routine care.
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Duration of Labor, Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT04177888
- Testing
- Hot Pack
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Pain, Labor, Satisfaction, Patient
The Effect of Birth Ball and Birth Dance Applied in the First Stage of Labor on Some Parameters
Aim: The study was conducted to investigate the effect of birth ball and birth dance practices applied in the first stage of labour on pain, mode of delivery, maternal satisfaction and duration of labour.
- Trial name
- NCT06085820
- Testing
- Experimental (birth ball), Experimental (birth dance)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amasya University
Sedentary Behavior, Exercise
One Step at a Time: An Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behavior Among Working Adults
The proposed study will test the preliminary efficacy of a novel 12-week social cognitive theory-based intervention that will target reducing daily sitting time and increasing exercise participation among middle-aged working…
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Exercise, Middle Age, Adult
- Trial name
- NCT05281978
- Testing
- Decrease Sedentary Time + Increase MVPA group, Increase MVPA group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Effects of; Anesthesia, in Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Effects of Analgesic Techniques on Duration of Labor for Induction Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in the duration of the first stage of labor in nulliparous women scheduled for an induction of labor, with whom analgesia is maintained with a combined spinal…
- Conditions
- Effects of; Anesthesia, in Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Prolonged First Stage of Labor
- Trial name
- NCT01982851
- Testing
- Epidural de novo, CSE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Duration of Labour
Metoclopramide Versus Hyoscine Butylbromide in Shortening Duration of First Stage of Labour
BACKGROUND Prolonged labour can lead to increased maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. The risk for complications of prolonged labour is more in poor resource settings.
- Trial name
- NCT05222646
- Testing
- Metoclopramide
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uwakwe Emmanuel Chijioke
Work-Related Condition
Work Time Schedule Changes for Nurse Managers
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore how working a 4-day schedule impacts nurse manager wellbeing and job performance. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do those working 4-days have improved wellbeing with…
- Trial name
- NCT06406478
- Testing
- Schedule Change, No Schedule Change
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
High Intensity Interval Exercise (HIIE)
Time at VO2max During High-Intensity Interval Training
The project titled "Time at VO2max During High-Intensity Interval Training Manipulating Work and Rest" aims to investigate how different high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols influence the time athletes spend at or…
- Trial name
- NCT06636916
- Testing
- Short Intervals HIIT, Long intervals HIIT
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maia
Pelvic Exam, Pelvis
Anthropometric Measurements on Size and Labour Outcomes
This study aims to evaluate women's physical body measurements and externally measurable pelvis measurements and determine their impact on labor pain level, duration of labor, and mode of delivery.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Exam, Pelvis, Delivery Mode, Midwife
- Trial name
- Pelvis (NCT07173452)
- Testing
- vaginal examination, physical body measurements, transvaginal ultrasonographic
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Sleep, Shift Work
Sleep Survey for Medical Trainees
Background This is a survey to understand sleep in the context of medical trainees (on call) and the participants knowledge about the relevance of sleep, shiftwork, and the impact that sleep may have on their working performance.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Shift Work, Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- SSMT (NCT06706453)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Sleep Duration, Psychomotor Performance
Effect of a Wrist-worn Device That Produces a Small Vibration on Sleep and Performance That Can Occur During and After Night Shift Work
The overarching goal of this research study is to determine "proof of concept" of effect of a non-invasive sleep aid device on sleep and performance during sleep opportunities (naps) that occur during and after simulated night…
- Trial name
- Sleep-Vibe (NCT06665672)
- Testing
- Wrist worn vibro-acoustic device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Daniel Patterson, PhD, NRP
Healthy
Cross Country Poling Specific Motor Skill- and Strength Training.
Will motor skill- and/or strength training affect technique, work economy and time performance in cross-country poling? Competitive cross-country skiers (age 16- 30) will perform a 10 weeks training intervention.
- Trial name
- CPMST (NCT03078673)
- Testing
- training intervention, motor skill training, training intervention, maximal strength training, control group
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South-Eastern Norway
Failed Labor
Prediction of Delivery With Transperineal Ultrasound in Women With Prolonged Labour. Multicentre Study
Objectives 1. To assess if head-perineum distance and angle of progression measured with transperineal ultrasound by the obstetrician on call can predict delivery mode in primiparous women with prolonged first stage of labour. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01610453
- Testing
- ultrasound examination
- Where
- 6 sites in Denmark, Norway and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helse Stavanger HF
Other
Effect of Peanut Balls Used of the Second Stage of Labor, Pushing Perceptions, Fatigue and Birth Outcomes
This study aims to explore the use of peanut balls during the second stage of labor. It compares three different positions: traditional lithotomy position, lateral position, and lateral position with peanut ball in terms of…
- Trial name
- NCT06312449
- Testing
- The side-lying position with the peanut ball during the second stage of labor., During the second stage, the patient is placed in a lateral position
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tung Yu-Ching