Reducing shivering during elective cesarean delivery through education
Effect of Preemptive Education on the Incidence of Maternal Intraoperative Shivering in Elective Cesarean Delivery: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if teaching patients about the cesarean delivery process can help reduce shivering during the surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul, Jongno-gu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06708169 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates whether preemptive education provided by anesthesiologists can decrease the incidence of maternal shivering during elective cesarean deliveries. The focus is on understanding how informing patients about the procedure may impact their physiological responses, specifically shivering, which can occur due to spinal anesthesia. By implementing this educational approach, the study aims to enhance patient comfort and outcomes during surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 19 years or older, at least 37 weeks pregnant, and scheduled for elective cesarean surgery.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency cesarean deliveries or those with contraindications to spinal anesthesia will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to a reduction in maternal discomfort and complications during elective cesarean deliveries.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of preemptive education in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown that patient education can positively influence surgical outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 19 years or older * Gestational age 37 weeks or above * Elective surgey Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery * Any sign of onset of labor * Difficulty with communication * Contraindications of spinal anesthesia * Pre-eclampsia
Where this trial is running
Seoul, Jongno-gu
- Seoul National University Hospital — Seoul, Jongno-gu, South Korea (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jang
- Email: wwdzhl55@naver.com
- Phone: 821025640576
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.