Tracking walking movements during labor with inertial sensors
Official title: Movement Observation and Tracking In Obstetrics - Epidural and Ambulation Feasibility Study Using Inertial Sensors
Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT06471790 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how walking during the first stage of labor affects the experience and outcomes for women who are at least 38 weeks pregnant and using low-dose epidurals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 12, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 12, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06471790 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant women at 38 weeks or more, in good health, and receiving low-dose epidural analgesia.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit include those with significant medical histories, multiple pregnancies, or those requiring continuous intravenous infusion during ambulation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the impact of ambulation during the first stage of labor on various outcomes, including labor duration and patient satisfaction. It focuses on women who are at least 38 weeks pregnant and receiving low-dose epidural analgesia, allowing them to move freely. The study will utilize inertial sensors to track walking movements and gait characteristics, addressing barriers to ambulation such as facility limitations and safety concerns. The goal is to enhance the birthing experience while ensuring safety and comfort for the patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve labor experiences and outcomes for women by promoting safe ambulation during labor.
How similar studies have gone: While the effects of ambulation during labor are debated, this approach is innovative in utilizing technology to enhance patient care and has not been extensively tested in this specific context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * pregnancy \>= 38 gestation weeks * no significant medical history (American Society of Anesthesiologists class ASA 1) * receiving low-dose epidural analgesia with ambulation (in accordance with current service protocol) * not opposed to the study Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in this study * Non-French-speaking patient * History of osteoarticular pathology likely to change gate (severe scoliosis, spinal surgery, congenital hip deformity, pelvic fracture, ligament or knee joint pathology) * adults under legal protection * multiple pregnancy * need for continuous intravenous infusion with infusion stand during ambulation
Where it's running
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Hôpital de la Croix Rousse
Lyon, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mikhail PH DZIADZKO, MD — Anesthésie Réanimation Douleur
- Study coordinator: Mikhail DZIADZKO, MD
- Email: mikhail.dziadzko@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 04.26.10.93.25
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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.