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NCT06847308
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Visual Biofeedback Through Transperineal Ultrasound During the Expulsive Phase of Labour to Improve Maternal Childbirth Satisfaction

Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

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Summary

Childbirth is generally regarded as a positive life-changing experience. Up to 44% of women may however experience this as a traumatic event, with 3% suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after childbirth. The aetiology of a traumatic childbirth experience is a complex interplay between pre-birth, intra-partum and postnatal factors. Feelings of loss of control, lack of interaction with the obstetric caregiver and lack of emotional or practical support during labour are important contributing factors. This trial aims to investigate the effect of providing Visual Biofeedback (VB) through Trans-Perineal Ultrasound (TPU) during the active 2nd stage of labour on maternal childbirth satisfaction. The hypothesis is that the intervention will improve patient-caregiver communication and enhance parturient women's sense of control and empowerment, ultimately improving the birth experience.

Official title: Visual Biofeedback (VB) Through Trans-Perineal Ultrasound (TPU) During the Active 2nd Stage of Labour to Improve Maternal Childbirth Satisfaction: a Randomised Controlled Trial

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

Any - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

488

Start Date

2025-03-01

Completion Date

2028-02-28

Last Updated

2025-02-26

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

visual biofeedback through trans-perineal ultrasound

Trans-perineal ultrasound will be used to provide visual biofeedback during the active 2nd stage of labour, this for ten consecutive uterine contractions / pushing efforts

Locations (1)

The University Hospitals Leuven

Leuven, Vlaams-Braband, Belgium