Side-Lying during labor may speed up delivery, new study hopes to prove
NCT ID NCT07411352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether lying on the left side during active labor shortens the time to delivery compared to lying on the back. Researchers will randomly assign 188 first-time mothers to one of two positions, alternating 30-minute intervals with rest. The goal is to see if a simple position change can reduce labor duration and the need for medical help like oxytocin or C-sections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
body positioning (left lateral decubitus vs supine)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple position change could shorten labor and reduce the need for medical interventions like oxytocin or C-sections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding of participants, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The benefit may be small or absent.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LABOR PAIN are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Hospital Escuela
RECRUITINGTegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, 11101, Honduras
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••