Improving safe and person-centered care during childbirth
Official title: TeamBirth - an Intervention to Improve Patient Safety and Person-centered Care During Childbirth
Run by Karolinska Institutet · NCT06926504 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to improve communication and teamwork during childbirth to see if it makes the experience safer and better for mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 800000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Karolinska Institutet Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Halmstad, Halland County and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 5, 2024 |
| Main results expected | September 5, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | April 13, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06926504 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women experiencing spontaneous labor or induction of labor after 22 weeks of gestation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are scheduled for a cesarean section or have experienced intrauterine fetal demise will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance intrapartum patient safety and person-centered care by evaluating the TeamBirth care process, which focuses on improving communication and teamwork among caregivers and patients during childbirth. The intervention has been adapted for use in Sweden and was piloted at Karolinska University Hospital. By fostering better collaboration and patient involvement, the study seeks to reduce adverse events and improve outcomes for mothers and infants. The research will assess the effectiveness of this approach in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to safer childbirth experiences and improved health outcomes for mothers and infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous evaluations of teamwork programs in maternity care have shown improvements in team performance and reductions in morbidity, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Spontaneous onset of labor * Induction of labort * Gestational week \>22+0 Exclusion criteria: * Planned cesarean section * Intrauterine Fetal Demise * Gestational week \<22+0, .
Where it's running
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Region Halland, labour ward Halmstad, Halmstad Hospital
Halmstad, Halland County, Sweden Recruiting -
Region Halland, labour ward Varberg County Hospital
Varberg, Halland County, Sweden Recruiting -
Department of Women's Health, Labour ward Östersund County Hospital
Östersund, Region Jämtland Härjedalen, Sweden Recruiting -
Region Skåne, labour wards Lund & Malmö
Lund, Skåne County, Sweden Recruiting -
Department of Women's Health, labour ward Uppsala University Hospital
Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden Recruiting -
Department of Women's Health, Labour ward Karlstad County Hospital
Karlstad, Värmland County, Sweden Recruiting
Show 1 more location
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Department of Women's Health, Labour ward Solna & Huddinge, Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting
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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.