The Swedish Birth Seat Trial (NCT01182038) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Swedish Birth Seat Trial
Sweden1,002 participantsStarted 2007-11
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether birth on a birthing seat will effect numbers of instrumentally assisted vaginal births, vaginal traumas, blood loss,use of artificial oxytocin for labour augmentation and fetal outcomes.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* nulliparous women who understood the Swedish language sufficiently well to receive information and give informed consent
* a normal pregnancy,singleton fetus in cephalic presentation
* spontaneous onset of labor occurring between gestational weeks 37 + 0 and 41 + 6
* Body Mass Index less (BMI) than thirty
* gestational diabetes not requiring medical treatment
* women who were planning a vaginal birth after a caesarean section (VBAC)
* women induced because of spontaneous rupture of membranes with no spontaneous contractions for longer than twenty-four hours
Exclusion Criteria:
* multiparous women
* birth before gestational week 37
* breech presentation
* maternal BMI more than 30
* multiple pregnancy
* infectious disease
* pre-eclampsia or other conditions requiring medical care
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.