A gentle sweep during labor: could membrane stripping be safe and satisfying for First-Time moms?
NCT ID NCT06373250
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates the effects of membrane stripping—a procedure where the membranes around the baby are gently swept during a vaginal exam—on first-time mothers giving birth at term. Researchers will measure pain during exams, cervical readiness, postpartum bleeding, and birth satisfaction. The goal is to better understand the maternal experience of this common labor intervention.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- membrane stripping (a procedure where the membranes around the baby are gently swept during a vaginal exam to help labor progress)
- What this could lead to
- If the results show membrane stripping does not significantly increase pain or bleeding, it may reassure clinicians and mothers that the procedure is safe to use routinely.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with 140 participants, so findings may not apply to all hospitals or women. The procedure itself can cause discomfort and spotting.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, 41380, Turkey (Türkiye)