Simple gel may speed up childbirth and reduce tears
NCT ID NCT07428317
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether applying a sterile lubricant gel during the pushing phase of labor can shorten delivery time and protect the mother's perineum. Researchers will compare 160 women who receive the gel to those who do not. The goal is to see if reducing friction helps the baby descend more easily, potentially lowering the need for episiotomies and reducing complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Obstetric lubricant gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple gel could make labor faster and safer for mothers, reducing the need for cuts or stitches.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study. The gel may not shorten labor or could cause irritation. Results may not apply to all pregnancies.
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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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Hospital Escuela
RECRUITINGTegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, 11101, Honduras