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Positioning with peanut ball for Prolonged Labour
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Research Sponsored by University of Tennessee
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up < 48 hours
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Study Summary
This trial is being done to see if using a birthing ball during labor helps to reduce the amount of time spent in labor, as well as the frequency of cesarean sections.
Eligible Conditions
- Prolonged Labour
- Preterm Labor
- Prolonged Labor
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ < 48 hours
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~< 48 hours
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Rate of active stage of labor
Secondary outcome measures
Cesarean section rate
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Traditional PositioningExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants who are randomly assigned to NOT receive a peanut ball will undergo placement on a wedge pillow and/or traditional positioning during their labor progression at 6cm cervical dilation.
Group II: Peanut Ball PositioningExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants who are randomly assigned to receive a peanut ball will be positioned with a peanut ball at 6cm cervical dilation.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of TennesseeLead Sponsor
188 Previous Clinical Trials
141,241 Total Patients Enrolled
University of Tennessee Health Science CenterLead Sponsor
48 Previous Clinical Trials
24,704 Total Patients Enrolled
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Is this experimental research currently open to new participants?
"This trial, which was originally published on the 26th of July 2021, is at present seeking out volunteers. The listing has most recently been updated on September 5th 2022."
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What is the scope of this research endeavor in terms of participant numbers?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research study was initially posted on July 26th 2021 and is presently recruiting for 400 participants across 4 different centres. The data was last updated on September 5th 2022."
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