CompletedNot Applicable

Potential of Vojta's Reflex Locomotion as a Pre/Induction Method for Uterine Activity: a Pilot Study

Czechia40 participantsStarted 2021-06-23

Plain-language summary

The Vojta's method is neurophysiological rehabilitation method used to support and induce reflex responses of locomotor and vegetative system. It uses involuntary motor reaction of the body during pressure stimulation of so-called trigger zones. Pregnancy is currently considered a contraindication for using Vojta's therapy to potential risks of inducing regular uterine activity and risk of delivery. The aim of the study is to evaluate changes in uterine activity and also explore the possibility of using this method as a new approach for pre/induction of delivery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

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: * term pregnancy between 40+0 and 41+0 weeks of gestational age * physiological evaluation of the pregnancy * cervix score of at least 6 * signed written consent after a detailed explanation of the potentional benefits and risks associated with the simulation method. Exclusion Criteria: * pathological pregnancy * cervix score less then 6

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Cardiotocographic (CTG) recordings -

Timeframe: right before and immediately after stimulation

subjective perception during stimulation

Timeframe: immediately after stimulation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06339528

SponsorFaculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-01

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