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Left Lateral Position vs Supine Position to Reduce Active Labor Duration
Sponsor: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
Summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effect of the left lateral decubitus position versus the supine position on the duration of the active phase of labor in nulliparous women. A total of 188 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will be placed in the left lateral decubitus position, while the control group will remain in the supine position. Both positions will be maintained for 30-minute intervals with 5-minute rest periods, continuing until delivery. The primary outcome is the duration of the active phase of labor. Secondary outcomes include rates of cesarean section, use of oxytocin and analgesics, and maternal and neonatal complications.
Official title: Left Lateral Position Versus Supine Position in Reducing the Duration of the Active Phase of Labor: A Randomized, Single-Blind Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
188
Start Date
2026-02-15
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2026-02-13
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Left Lateral Decubitus Group
Participants will be placed in the left lateral decubitus position for periods of 30 minutes, interspersed with 5-minute rest periods. This cycle will continue throughout the active phase of labor until delivery.
Supine Position Group
Participants will remain in the supine position for periods of 30 minutes, interspersed with 5-minute rest periods. This cycle will continue throughout the active phase of labor until delivery.
Locations (1)
Hospital Escuela
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras