Animated video aims to ease epidural decisions for First-Time moms

NCT ID NCT07202221

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a short animated film can help first-time mothers feel more confident when deciding about epidural pain relief during labour. 120 women expecting their first baby will be randomly assigned to receive either standard written information alone or the written information plus the animation. Researchers will measure changes in decisional conflict, anxiety, and satisfaction before and after receiving the information.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

animated information film

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that adding a short animation to written information helps expectant mothers feel more confident and less conflicted about choosing epidural pain relief.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (120 participants) that measures decision-making and anxiety, not medical outcomes. The animation may not significantly improve decisional conflict compared to written information alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Labor Pain

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Locations

  • West Middlesex Hospital, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust

    London, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom