Integrated Intrapartum Supportive Care and Pushing Strategies in Women Receiving Low-Dose Epidura… (NCT07663500) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Integrated Intrapartum Supportive Care and Pushing Strategies in Women Receiving Low-Dose Epidural Analgesia
Taiwan159 participantsStarted 2025-06-10
Plain-language summary
This prospective, three-arm, non-randomized quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate integrated intrapartum supportive care combined with different pushing strategies among women at 37-42 weeks of gestation who receive low-dose epidural analgesia. Participants receive integrated intrapartum supportive care combined with spontaneous pushing, integrated intrapartum supportive care combined with immediate pushing, or routine intrapartum care combined with immediate pushing. The primary outcomes are the durations of the first and second stages of labor. Secondary outcomes include mode of birth, obstetric interventions, maternal outcomes, and neonatal outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:low-risk pregnant women aged 18 years or older with a singleton, term pregnancy (37-42 weeks), spontaneous labor onset, and planning to receive low-dose epidural analgesia.
Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: multiple gestation, non-cephalic presentation, known major fetal anomalies, planned cesarean birth, contraindications to vaginal birth, contraindications to maternal mobility or epidural analgesia, or inability to provide informed consent.
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
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Duration of the first and second stages of labor
Timeframe: From the onset of active labor to the delivery of the fetus.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07663500
SponsorNational Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences