Use of Lubricant Gel to Shorten the Second Stage of Labor During Vaginal Delivery (NCT07428317) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Use of Lubricant Gel to Shorten the Second Stage of Labor During Vaginal Delivery
Honduras160 participantsStarted 2026-02-16
Plain-language summary
This experimental study aims to evaluate whether the application of obstetric lubricant gel during vaginal delivery can significantly reduce the duration of the second stage of labor, preserve perineal integrity, and decrease the need for episiotomies. The study hypothesis is that lubricant gel facilitates fetal passage through the birth canal by reducing friction, shortening the expulsion phase and reducing maternal-neonatal complications. Two groups will be included: with and without gel application. Follow-up will span from admission of the pregnant woman until immediate postpartum discharge.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed informed consent form
* Willingness to comply with study procedures
* Age between 18 and 40 years
* Term pregnancy (37-41.6 weeks) with active labor
* Diagnosis of spontaneous labor and planned vaginal delivery
* Fetus in cephalic presentation
* Agreement to comply with lifestyle restrictions during the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiple pregnancy
* Previous cesarean section
* High-risk pregnancy (preeclampsia, uncontrolled gestational diabetes, etc.)
* Presence of fever or active infection
* Contraindication for vaginal delivery
* Refusal to sign informed consent
* Premature rupture of membranes \>18 hours without labor
* Known allergy to lubricant gel components
* Participation in another clinical trial in the last 3 months
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.
What they're measuring
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Duration of the Second Stage of Labor
Timeframe: During delivery, from complete cervical dilation until fetal expulsion (approximately 30-120 minutes)