Could a simple Side-Lying position shorten labor and reduce C-Sections?
NCT ID NCT07745192
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a specific side-lying position—with the hip bent and the thigh rotated inward—can make the pushing phase of labor faster and safer for first-time mothers who have an epidural. About 230 women will be randomly assigned to use either this modified position or the standard side-lying position during the second stage of labor. Researchers will compare how long pushing lasts, the need for interventions like forceps or cesarean delivery, and outcomes for both mother and baby.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A modified lateral birthing position with hip flexion and femoral internal rotation
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple positioning technique could shorten the pushing phase and reduce the need for forceps or cesarean deliveries during childbirth.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and the outcome depends on midwife assistance and patient cooperation, so results may not apply to all births. Any position change carries potential risks, such as discomfort or altered fetal heart rate patterns.
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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
Locations
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Nanpu Branch of The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China
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