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Home ultrasound pushing practice: a new way to ease childbirth?

NCT ID NCT06049784

Disease control Sponsor: Rabin Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether pregnant women can learn to push more effectively by using a handheld ultrasound device at home to see how their efforts move the baby's head. Participants are first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies who plan a vaginal delivery. Some will practice with the device at home and in the hospital, some only in the hospital, and some will receive standard care. The study aims to see if this visual feedback reduces fear of childbirth, shortens the pushing stage, and improves outcomes for mother and baby.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Visual biofeedback using a self-operated home ultrasound device
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could empower women to practice pushing before labor, potentially reducing fear, shortening labor, and lowering the risk of birth complications.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all pregnancies. Self-operated ultrasound requires training and may not be feasible for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 159 people

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Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Nuliparity * Singleton pregnancy * Planned for vaginal delivery * Low risk pregnancy * Ability to fulfill a questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Multifetal gestation * Contraindications for vaginal delivery (Placenta previa, Breech presentation etc.) * High risk pregnancy

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Conditions

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Obstetric Labor Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obstetric labor complications Obstetric trauma

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rabin Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Petah Tikva, Israel

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