Could a simple timer shorten labor and improve childbirth?
NCT ID NCT07653334
First seen Jun 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether telling women how long they've been pushing during the second stage of labor can shorten that stage and improve their experience. 240 women will be randomly assigned to either receive regular time updates with a visible timer or standard care. The goal is to see if this simple information helps with motivation and outcomes.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
structured time awareness (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple, low-cost way to improve labor outcomes and patient satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The intervention is just information, so it may not change anything, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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