A digital resource to help you prepare for choosing Labour analgesia
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Digital Educational Resource to Improve Preparedness for Shared Decision Making About Labour Analgesia
Run by Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital · NCT07516171 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether using the Painless Push website helps pregnant people in their third trimester feel more ready to participate in decisions about labour pain relief.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07516171 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pregnant people aged 18 or older, in their third trimester (≥28 weeks), singleton pregnancies, nulliparous, considering labour epidural analgesia, and receiving care at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals who do not intend to use or consider labour analgesia, or who have barriers to using the digital resource may not experience a benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional trial examines if directing pregnant patients to the Painless Push digital resource improves their preparedness for shared decision making about labour analgesia, compared with standard access to the Mount Sinai obstetric anesthesia website. Eligible participants are first-time pregnant individuals at 28 weeks or more, considering epidural analgesia, and receiving care at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. The study uses the PrepDM scale and questionnaires to measure decision-making readiness before delivery. Outcomes will address whether improved preparedness translates to greater satisfaction and alignment with personal values during labour planning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may feel more informed and confident in choosing labour analgesia options that fit their preferences.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar approaches with digital education tools have shown potential to support shared decision making, though results may vary by setting and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant individuals ≥ 18 years * Visiting OB clinic at Mount Sinai hospital during their 3rd trimester of pregnancy (≥ 28 weeks gestation) * Singleton gestation * Nulliparous * Considering labour epidural analgesia for childbirth Exclusion Criteria: * Sensory, cognitive, or language barriers precluding participation * Limited English proficiency
Where it's running
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Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ronald George, MD — Mount Sinai Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ronald George, MD
- Email: ron.george@uhn.ca
- Phone: 416-586-4800
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.