Using ultrasound to predict childbirth outcomes during labor
The Role of Ultrasonography in Labor in Predicting the Outcomes of Childbirth
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 116 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 44 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Bologna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06806904 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as placenta previa, uterine malformations, or any contraindications to vaginal delivery may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While many studies have explored ultrasound in labor, this specific approach focusing on dynamic changes during the second stage is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Bologna, Bologna
- 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
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.