Using ultrasound to predict childbirth outcomes during labor
Official title: The Role of Ultrasonography in Labor in Predicting the Outcomes of Childbirth
Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06806904 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using ultrasound during labor can help predict how childbirth will go by looking at the baby's position and movement.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 44 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 116 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Bologna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 31, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | February 4, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06806904 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 years and older with a single pregnancy at term and in cephalic presentation during the expulsive period.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with conditions such as placenta previa, uterine malformations, or any contraindications to vaginal delivery may 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 observational study evaluates the effectiveness of transperineal ultrasonography in predicting childbirth outcomes by assessing fetal presentation and progression in the birth canal. Participants will undergo both transabdominal and transperineal ultrasound to gather data on fetal positioning and movement during labor. The study aims to correlate dynamic ultrasound parameters with birth outcomes, particularly during the second stage of labor when maternal pushing occurs. By analyzing these ultrasound indices, the research seeks to enhance clinical practices in labor management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the prediction of childbirth outcomes, leading to better management of labor and delivery.
How similar studies have gone: While many studies have explored ultrasound in labor, this specific approach focusing on dynamic changes during the second stage is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged \>= 18 years * Single pregnancy at term (37-42 gestational weeks) * Fetus in cephalic presentation and in expulsive period (complete cervical dilatation and premature sensation) * Acquisition of informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Placenta previa * Uterine malformations * Previous uterine surgery * Cardiotocographic tracing (CTG) abnormalities * Any contraindication to vaginal delivery
Where it's running
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IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aly Mohamed Alaaeldin Kamaleldin Aly Youssef, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Aly Mohamed Alaaeldin Kamaleldin Aly Youssef, MD
- Email: aly.youssef@aosp.bo.it
- Phone: 0512144412
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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.