New study tests decision aid to ease anxiety in induced labor

NCT ID NCT07479524

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a shared decision-making program for first-time mothers who are being induced. The program gives extra information and support to help them feel more in control. Researchers will measure anxiety, confidence, and birth satisfaction in 130 women, comparing those who get the program to those who receive standard care.

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Active substance
decision aid
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help first-time mothers feel more confident and less anxious during labor induction.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 130 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The intervention is a decision aid, not a medical treatment, so benefits may be modest.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 130 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. The first pregnancy and the gestation period is more than 32 weeks, the fetus is a singleton, and the fetal position is cephalad. 2. There are no obstetric complications and the fetus is normal during prenatal examination. 3. Can communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese 4. Natural delivery is expected 5. Complete the consent form to participate in this study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Those whose delivery method expected Cesarean Section 2. Early water breaker 3. Obstetric emergency 4. Newborns have abnormal conditions

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  • Saint Paul'S Hospital

    Taoyuan, Taiwan

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