Clinical trials: Second Stage of Labour
Perineal Tear, Perineum; Rupture
Vocalization for the Second Stage of Labor (VOCAL)
A randomized open-label trial will be conducted to evaluate the effect of vocalization as a perineal protection maneuver during the second period of labor.
- Trial name
- VOCAL (NCT03605615)
- Testing
- vocalization
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Parturition, Obstetric; Injury Pelvic Floor
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Obstetric Lubricant Gel in Labor in Nulliparous and Primiparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Study
The investigators hypothesized that the application of lubricant gels at the beginning of the active phase of the labor may reduce duration of the delivery and episiotomy rates.
- Trial name
- NCT06069596
- Testing
- Natalis Obstetric Lubrican Gel
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Labor Pain
Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises During the Second Stage of Labor
To determine effectiveness of breathing exercises for pregnant women during the second stage of labor on maternal pain, duration of labor, dyspnea, oxygen saturation (SPO2) and the first-minute Appearance, Pulse, Grimace…
- Trial name
- NCT04556643
- Testing
- Breathing exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 264 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pregnancies, Obstetric Labor
Head-perineum Distance and Delivery Mode
In a prospective cohort of patients in the second phase of labor, the investigators measured the head-perineum distance and correlate it to the mode of delivery (spontaneous delivery - instrumental delivery - ceasarean section).
- Trial name
- EchoPé (NCT04771091)
- Testing
- Mesure of head-perineum distance by transperineal ultrasound
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Delivery Outcomes
Interdisciplinary Practice Bundle for Second-Stage of Labor and Clinical Outcomes
This study aims to assess the effect of implementing an interdisciplinary practice bundle during second-stage of labor on clinical outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT07055490
- Testing
- Interdisciplinary Practice Bundle
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Heat Therapy, Perineal Tear
The Effect of Using Perineal Warm Compress Techniques During the Second Stage of Labor on Perineal Outcomes
The goal of the clinical trial is to determine the effect of second-stage warm compress application on perineal pain and trauma among primiparous women.
- Conditions
- Heat Therapy, Perineal Tear, Pain, Labor
- Trial name
- NCT05955352
- Testing
- Perineal warm compression Technique
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tribhuvan University, Nepal
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
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
Delivery, 2nd Stage of Labor
Study of the Type of Pushing at Delivery
The objective of this randomized clinical trial is to assess and compare the effectiveness of directed closed-glottis (Valsalva) pushing (pushing while holding one's breath) vs.
- Trial name
- EOLE (NCT02474745)
- Testing
- - Directed open-glottis pushing, Directed closed-glottis pushing
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Labor Pain, Labor; Prolonged, Second Stage
Remifentanil vs. Combined Spinal-epidural Analgesia for Labor Analgesia and Progress of Labor in Multiparous
Remifentanil may be an ideal drug for labor analgesia due to its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic profile. As compared to epidural analgesia, it demonstrated satisfactory for pain relief at the beginning of labour with a…
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Labor; Prolonged, Second Stage, Labor; Prolonged, First Stage
- Trial name
- NCT02963337
- Testing
- remifentanil, combined spinal-epidural analgesia
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
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 of Labor
Searching for the Perfect Oil to Protect the Perineum: A Randomized-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial
In this study we intend to randomly assign each parturient one of two commonly used oils to be applied during the second stage of labor, one of them containing vitamin E.
- Trial name
- NCT00662974
- Testing
- perineal massage with Wheat Germ Oil during the second stage of labor, perineal massage with almond oil during the second stage of labor
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
Pregnancy
Use of an Occlusal Support Device During the Second Stage of Labor
The primary objectives of this study are to determine if the use of an Occlusal Support Device (OSD)(Mouthguard) can reduce the duration and intensity of the second stage of labor, reduce the incidence of labor complications…
- Trial name
- NCT02807493
- Testing
- Occlusal Support Device, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 347 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Labor Complication
The Role of Oxytocin in the Second Stage of Labor
This is a randomized controlled trial investigating the utility of oxytocin administration in the second stage of labor.
- Trial name
- ROSSoL (NCT04303702)
- Testing
- Continue Oxytocin, Discontinue Oxytocin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Pregnancy Related, Educational Problems
Video Education for Labor and Delivery
The second stage of labor or the pushing stage can be challenging and intimidating for patients delivering for the fist time. Among women with neuraxial anesthesia pushing may not be instinctive and therefore various coaching…
- Trial name
- NCT04766099
- Testing
- Childbirth Educational Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Delivery, Obstetric, Labor, Obstetric
Effects of a Lateral Position With Hip Flexion and Femoral Internal Rotation During the Second Stage of Labor in Nulliparous Women Receiving Epidural Analgesia
This randomized clinical study evaluated the effects of a lateral position with hip flexion and femoral internal rotation during the second stage of labor in nulliparous women receiving epidural labor analgesia.
- Trial name
- NCT07745192
- Testing
- Lateral Position With Hip Flexion and Femoral Internal Rotation, Conventional Lateral Position
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Perineal Trauma, Ritgen Maneuver
Ritgen Maneuver and Birth-Related Perineal Trauma: RCT
Perineal trauma is one of the common complications that may occur during the second stage of labor and can negatively affect women's postpartum recovery and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07713173
- Testing
- Ritgen maneuver, Routine Care Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Labor Stage, First, Labor Stage, Second
Intrapartum Hydration
The purpose of this study is to determine that maternal hydration during labor with fluids containing glucose at a rate of 125 ml per hour does not affect the duration of labor compared to Ringer Lactate at a rate of 250 ml per…
- Trial name
- NCT01242293
- Testing
- 0.9% Saline with glucose 5%, Ringer lactate, Ringer lactate - Controls
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- HaEmek Medical Center, Israel