CompletedNot Applicable

Trial of Labor After One Cesarean Section a Cross-sectional Study After Protocol Introduction

1,200 participantsStarted 2015-01-01

Plain-language summary

in 2015 a protocol for trail of labor after a single cesarean delivery was approved by medical committee of Pescara Hospital. A database from outpatient clinic evaluated all women after 34 weeks' gestation with a previous cesarean delivery. Patients with a specific medical indication for cesarean delivery were skipped, whilst the others were recruited within repetitive elective cesarean delivery or trial of labor based on maternal request. Patients were couselled on the opportunity of having a mechanical induction/ rupture of membranes and subsequent oxytocin infusion if needed due to prolonged gestation (above 41 weeks plus 3 days) or medical indication to delivery (i.e. gestational diabetes, hypertension, SGA, etc.)

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 57 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women * previous CD Exclusion Criteria: * below 34 weeks' gestation * medical indication to CD

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

incidence of maternal request for trial of labor

Timeframe: 11 years

incidence of VBAC

Timeframe: 11 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07549971

SponsorG. d'Annunzio University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

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