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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
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
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