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Could a simple wrist grip ease anxiety during C-Section?

NCT ID NCT07772219

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether the way a woman's arm is secured during a cesarean delivery affects her anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to either a standard forearm restraint or a wrist-level gripping restraint they can hold. Anxiety is measured before, during, and after the procedure, along with pain, satisfaction, and safety. The goal is to see if a more comfortable restraint position can improve the overall experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Wrist-level gripping restraint versus standard forearm restraint
What this could lead to
If effective, a simple change in how arms are secured during cesarean delivery could lower anxiety and improve the birthing experience for many women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefit may be modest or not apply to all patients. Any restraint carries a small risk of discomfort or skin irritation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 272 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

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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

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years to 50 years old * Singleton pregnancy * Term gestation (≥37 weeks) * Spinal or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia planned * Scheduled for elective cesarean delivery * Ability to provide informed consent in English Exclusion Criteria: * Not receiving neuraxial anesthesia or not scheduled for cesarean delivery * Preeclampsia * Documented fetal anomaly/congenital malformations * Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) * Unable to provide informed consent in English without interpreting services or personnel * Prisoners * Elects for skin-to-skin contact prior to suturing

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cesarean delivery Maternal anxiety

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University Hospitals

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43201, United States

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