CompletedNot Applicable

The Physical Effects of Pain Catastrophizing in Labor

United States91 participantsStarted 2009-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether labor self-efficacy (as determined by scores for the Lederman PSEQ II (self-efficacy scores) impacts the second stage 2 length (nromal vs. prolonged) as determined by quartile ranges for our sample. Other studies have shown that women who experience intense pain in the earliest stages of labor have a higher risk of complications. The investigators want to know if negative thoughts can predict this outcome.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 20 weeks of pregnancy * Nulliparous * Singleton pregnancy * Low risk pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Primiparous and multiparous women * Women who request cesarean delivery * Women who are pregnant with twins * Women who plan induction * Women who deliver before 37 weeks * Women enrolled in the "Centering Pregnancy" program at the Family Birth Center * High risk pregnancies * Severe mental illness that impairs cognition or function * Suicidal ideation * Women who do not speak English or Spanish

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Relationship between pain catastrophizing and abnormal labor (deviation of progress in labor from norms)

Timeframe: Immediate postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01012466

SponsorOregon Health and Science University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-06

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