Clinical trials: Second Stage of Labor
Labor, Pelvic Floor Disorder
Pelvic Floor Ultrasound Before Induction of Labour and Labour Outcome
Pregnancy and vaginal birth are the main causes of pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
- Conditions
- Labor, Pelvic Floor Disorder, Labor Stage, Second, Induced Labor
- Trial name
- LEVATOR-IOL (NCT07797387)
- Testing
- Three-dimensional transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Labor, Second Stage, Vaginal Delivery
USE OF PERINEAL MIRROR DURING THE SECOND STAGE OF LABOR
Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of perineal mirror use during the second stage of labor on the duration of the second stage, postpartum recovery, and perceived pain, support, and control levels during…
- Conditions
- Labor, Second Stage, Vaginal Delivery, Primiparity, Perineal Mirror Use
- Trial name
- NCT07659249
- Testing
- Perineal Mirror
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Labor, Second Stage, Motivation
Effect of Maternal Awareness of the Duration fo the Second Stage of Labor on the Length of the Second Stage
This study aims to understand whether informing laboring patients about how long they have been pushing during the second stage of labor affects the length of that stage and the overall childbirth experience.
- Conditions
- Labor, Second Stage, Motivation, Feedback, Psychological, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT07653334
- Testing
- Time aware
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Valmiki Vijay Seeraj
Prolonged Second Stage of Labor
Use of Lubricant Gel to Shorten the Second Stage of Labor During Vaginal Delivery
This experimental study aims to evaluate whether the application of obstetric lubricant gel during vaginal delivery can significantly reduce the duration of the second stage of labor, preserve perineal integrity, and decrease the…
- Trial name
- OBY-GEL (NCT07428317)
- Testing
- Obstetric Lubricant Gel, Standard Active Management of Second Stage
- Where
- Honduras
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
Labor, Second Stage of Labor
The Effect of Chocolate Consumption During Labor on Second Stage Duration
Childbirth is an energy-intensive physiological process, requiring sustained effort comparable in intensity to moderate physical activity.
- Conditions
- Labor, Second Stage of Labor, Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT07375836
- Testing
- 50 g of milk chocolate cocoa content 25-30%
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
The Effect of Touching the Fetal Head of the Pregnant on the Duration of the Second Stage of Labor
The Effect of Touching the Fetal Head During the Perineal Crowning Phase
In this study, it is planned to shorten the second stage of labor by touching the fetal head during the second stage of labor. It is thought that touching will also have positive effects on the mother and the newborn.
- Trial name
- Touching (NCT06783972)
- Testing
- Touching
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Labor Stage, Second
Using a Mirror in the Second Stage of Labor: Effects on Duration and Birth Experience
This study aims to investigate the impact of using a labor mirror during the second stage of labor on both the duration of labor and the mother's overall experience.
- Trial name
- NCT06648161
- Testing
- Labor Mirror
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Labor; Prolonged, Second Stage, Episiotomy Wound
The Impact of Different Skin Suture Methods in Episiotomy Repair on Healing and Pain
Episiotomy is the intentional incision of the perineum during vaginal birth in order to accelerate the active phase of labor. This study aimed to compare various skin closure techniques in episiotomy repair.
- Trial name
- NCT06379048
- Testing
- Mattress Suturing, Primary Suturing, Continuous Subcutaneous Suturing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Labor; Prolonged, Second Stage, Delivery Problem
Maternal Position's Effect on Labor Progression in Occiput Posterior Deliveries
This is a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of maternal position on the progression of labour in deliveries in which the foetus is in the occiput posterior position.
- Trial name
- NCT06928038
- Testing
- Positioned group
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Labor Stage, Second
The Effect of Ultrasound Guided Visual Biofeedback Performed by Midwifes on the Duration of the Active Second Stage of Labor
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether using of coached sonographic pushing will decrease the length of the second stage of labor and the rate of operative deliveries.
- Trial name
- NCT06857552
- Testing
- Visual biofeedback using transperineal ultrasound (TPUS)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaplan Medical Center
Labor Stage, Second, Labor and Delivery
Visual Biofeedback Through Transperineal Ultrasound During the Expulsive Phase of Labour to Improve Maternal Childbirth Satisfaction
Childbirth is generally regarded as a positive life-changing experience. Up to 44% of women may however experience this as a traumatic event, with 3% suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after childbirth.
- Conditions
- Labor Stage, Second, Labor and Delivery, Satisfaction With Care, Childbirth
- Trial name
- RCT:VB-TPU (NCT06847308)
- Testing
- visual biofeedback through trans-perineal ultrasound
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 488 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Prolonged Second Stage of Labor
Validation of Ultrasound "Angle of Progression" Measurement to Decrease the Cesarean Rate
Ultrasound during labor and measurement of Angle of progression showed extensive prospective and retrospective publications since 2010.
- Trial name
- DELIVERY (NCT05779735)
- Testing
- Transperineal ultrasound measurements of AOP
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital St. Joseph, Marseille, France
Evidence-Based Practice, Labor; Prolonged, Second Stage
Open-glottis Pushing Technique Versus the Valsalva Pushing Technique in the Second Stage of Labor
Pushing has been discussed for decades, primarily in terms of facilitating care in the second stage of labor and maternal/fetal outcomes. Valsalva-type pushing is the pushing performed by a pregnant woman by holding her breath.
- Conditions
- Evidence-Based Practice, Labor; Prolonged, Second Stage, Labor, Fetal Acidosis Complicating Labor and Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT06210087
- Testing
- Spontaneous pushing technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Second Stage of Labor
Caffeine in the Second Stage of Labor in Low-risk Nulliparous Mothers at Term
Single blind, randomized control trial to determine benefit of caffeine and sodium benzoate on the second stage of labor
- Trial name
- NCT05906303
- Testing
- Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Second Stage Labor
Nurse Perspectives Regarding Use of the Labor Mirror
The objective of the study is to examine the views of Labor \& Delivery nurses regarding use of the labor mirror during the active phase of the second stage of labor.
- Trial name
- NCT04900883
- Testing
- survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Mount Carmel Health System
Abortion, Induced, Labor Stage, Third/Drug Effects
Oxytocin Infusion vs. Spontaneous Follow-up for Third-stage of Labor After Second-trimester Abortion
This study compares oxytocin infusion to spontaneous follow-up for third-stage of labor at induced mid-trimester abortions. Patients will be randomized to oxytocin infusion or observation with no pharmacologic intervention.
- Conditions
- Abortion, Induced, Labor Stage, Third/Drug Effects, Pregnancy Trimester, Second, Oxytocin/Administration & Dosage
- Trial name
- NCT02485444
- Testing
- Oxytocin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Obstructed Labor at Second Stage of Labor
Reverse Breech Extraction Versus Push Technique for Fetal Delivery When Fetal Head is Deeply Impacted in the Pelvis During CS on A Fully Dilated Cervix
Management of impacted fetal head during second stage cesarean requires careful and gentle attention to various surgical steps for delivery of a fetus without adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, mostly by an experienced…
- Trial name
- NCT05707650
- Testing
- reverse breech extraction technique or push technique
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Prolonged Second Stage of Labor, Prolonged Second Stage of Labor Due to Poor Maternal Effort
Vacuum Delivery in All-fours Position vs Traditional Position
The aim of the study is to investigate the safety, clinical efficacy and the maternal/neonatal outcomes of vacuum application in all-fours position compared with supine traditional position, in women undergoing vacuum-assisted…
- Trial name
- VaDe-4 (NCT05612321)
- Testing
- Vacuum application
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Ospedale degli Infermi di Biella
Prolonged Second Stage of Labor, Other Specified Trauma to Perineum and Vulva During Delivery
The Effect of Straining Techniques on Women and Newborn
Purpose: To examine the effects of straining techniques on the duration of labor, perineal trauma status and newborn apgar score. Method: This study is a randomized controlled trial.
- Conditions
- Prolonged Second Stage of Labor, Other Specified Trauma to Perineum and Vulva During Delivery, Newborn; Vitality
- Trial name
- NCT05578794
- Testing
- Straining types
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 354 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
Sphincter (Anal); Perineal Rupture, Obstetric, Perineal Tear
One Plus One Equals Two, Will That do?
A new clinical practice to reduce perineal trauma has been adopted by many maternity wards in Sweden. This practice involves collegial midwifery assistance during the second stage of labor and the birth of the baby.
- Conditions
- Sphincter (Anal); Perineal Rupture, Obstetric, Perineal Tear, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Experience, Life
- Trial name
- Oneplus (NCT03770962)
- Testing
- Two midwives
- Where
- 4 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 3,058 people
- Sponsor
- Region Skane