Cesarean Bundle: better communication to help decide about cesareans

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study evaluates the Cesarean Bundle, a three-component approach aimed at improving communication and trust between patients and clinicians during planned cesarean discussions. It compares the bundle to standard care in pregnant women referred for planned cesarean, focusing on shared decision-making and patient satisfaction. The study draws on evidence that clearer information and collaborative decision-making may reduce non-essential cesareans and align practices with international guidelines. Enrollment is limited to adults receiving referrals for planned cesarean and able to consent, with interpreters available if needed. The lead sponsor is Lund University, with Skane University Hospital as a collaborating site at Skånes university hospital in Malmö, Sweden.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women aged ≥18 years
* Referred for consultation regarding planned cesarean section
* Able to provide informed consent (with interpreter support if needed)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Women with an absolute medical indication for cesarean section (e.g., placenta previa), where shared decision-making is not applicable
* Women who decline participation in the study components (e.g., surveys/interviews)

Where it's running

• Skånes university hospital
  Malmö, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mehreen Zaigham, PhD, MBBS
• Email: mehreen.zaigham@med.lu.se
• Phone: +46 40 331000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.