The MOBY Study: Efficacy of Birth Mobility (NCT07052331) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The MOBY Study: Efficacy of Birth Mobility
Switzerland714 participantsStarted 2025-07-25
Plain-language summary
This randomized clinical trial investigates whether and how maternal mobility during labor influences birth outcomes in primiparous women. The study compares standard obstetric care with care that includes a birth mobility system. The primary aim is to assess whether the system helps reduce secondary cesarean section rates. Secondary objectives include evaluation of labor progression, medication use, newborn health, and user satisfaction. Participation occurs during birth and includes the collection of routine clinical data and a short questionnaire afterward.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* German- or English-speaking
* Able to provide written informed consent with capacity of judgment
* Low-risk singleton pregnancy
* Primiparous woman
* Cephalic presentation
* Gestational age at delivery ≥ 37 + 0 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiparous woman
* Not capable of understanding instructions for use of the mobility system (intervention group)
* Scheduled (elective) cesarean section
* Contraindication to vaginal delivery
* Multiple pregnancy
* Breech presentation
* Estimated fetal weight \< 10th percentile or \> 90th percentile
* Relevant fetal congenital abnormalities affecting neonatal adaptation
* Pre-existing medical conditions significantly affecting mobility (e.g., orthopedic conditions, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury)
* Relevant intrapartum bleeding
* Preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome
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.