Obstetric disorder

This trial compares two surgical strategies for managing placenta accreta, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall and can cause severe bleeding during delivery. One approach is a caesarean hysterectomy, which removes the uterus after the baby is bor…

This trial tests whether a specific side-lying position—with the hip bent and the thigh rotated inward—can make the pushing phase of labor faster and safer for first-time mothers who have an epidural. About 230 women will be randomly assigned to use either this modified position …

This study looked at 88 pregnant women whose water broke before labor started, comparing those who got labor-inducing gel right away versus those who waited 24 hours. The goal was to see which approach led to shorter labor and more vaginal deliveries. The findings could help guid…

This study tested a new wearable patch called TOCONAUTE that sticks to a mother's belly during labor. The patch measures the baby's heart rate and the mother's contractions, just like the standard monitors but without wires. Researchers compared the patch's readings to the usual …

This large study tested whether giving tranexamic acid (TXA) during C-sections can prevent severe bleeding. Over 11,000 women received either TXA or a placebo right after delivery. The goal was to see if TXA reduces the need for blood transfusions or death. Results could change h…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks (TAP and TFP) to see which provides better pain relief after a planned C-section. 90 women were randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks or no block at all. Researchers measured pain scores and how long until women needed extra pa…

This study looked at whether a structured pelvic floor muscle training program during pregnancy could reduce severe tears during vaginal birth. 300 first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies were invited to join either a supervised exercise group or receive standard care. The r…

This study looks at how lung ultrasound can help find lung issues early in women who are critically ill due to pregnancy complications or gynecologic cancer. Researchers will check for different lung ultrasound patterns and see if they relate to patient outcomes like death or nee…

This completed study looked at two new ways to understand why some labors slow down or stall (called labor dystocia). Researchers measured lactate levels in amniotic fluid and electrical signals from the uterus in 42 healthy women giving birth at term. The goal was to gather info…

This pilot study tested whether using artificial intelligence to personalize educational games can help nursing students learn better about pregnancy and childbirth. 38 second-year nursing students were split into two groups: one received a standard gamified lesson, and the other…

This study looked at whether a role-playing training program could help midwifery students better recognize obstetric violence—mistreatment during childbirth—and improve their caring behaviors. 126 final-year students from two universities took part; half received the training an…

This study tested a new, non-invasive device that uses light to measure a baby's oxygen levels through the mother's belly during labor. 35 women in labor participated. The device was used only for research and did not guide any medical decisions. The goal was to see if the device…