CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Touching the Fetal Head During the Perineal Crowning Phase

Turkey (Türkiye)68 participantsStarted 2025-01-19

Plain-language summary

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. The fact that touching the fetal head is a cost-free and easily applicable action is a different and strong aspect from other studies. This research study that we have planned is quite meaningful in terms of ensuring a comfortable postpartum period within the scope of mother and baby-friendly practices that our Ministry emphasizes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Not to have obstetric risk, * To be primiparous, * To be 37W and above pregnant, * To carry a live fetus, * To be mentally healthy, * To be able to communicate, * To be literate, * To have no systemic disease, * To not use medication for any reason, * To have no addiction, no movement restriction Exclusion Criteria: * Leaving the study before it is completed

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Mother-Baby Interaction

Timeframe: This scale was applied on the 1st and 2nd day after birth.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06783972

SponsorEge University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-16

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