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Animated video aims to ease epidural decisions for First-Time moms

NCT ID NCT07202221

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a short animated film can help first-time mothers feel more confident when deciding about epidural pain relief during labour. 120 women expecting their first baby will be randomly assigned to receive either standard written information alone or the written information plus the animation. Researchers will measure changes in decisional conflict, anxiety, and satisfaction before and after receiving the information.

What this could mean

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Active substance
animated information film
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding a short animation to written information helps expectant mothers feel more confident and less conflicted about choosing epidural pain relief.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (120 participants) that measures decision-making and anxiety, not medical outcomes. The animation may not significantly improve decisional conflict compared to written information alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2025

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Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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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: • Primiparous birthing people presenting for induction of labour. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal * Unable to speak English or any of the seven language translations provided * Epidural contraindicated * Previous Epidural for any reason * Any significant health concerns

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Conditions

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Labor Pain

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Labour pain

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  • West Middlesex Hospital, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust

    London, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom

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