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Survey aims to cut unnecessary C-Sections by understanding Doctors' barriers

NCT ID NCT07308977

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ain Shams Maternity Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study surveys 150 obstetricians at three large hospitals in Egypt to find out why they rarely use assisted vaginal birth (like forceps or vacuum) during delivery. The goal is to identify obstacles—such as lack of training or supervision—so that fewer C-sections are done unnecessarily. The study does not test any treatment; it only collects doctors' opinions through an online questionnaire.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify practical changes to increase safe vaginal deliveries and reduce unnecessary C-sections in Egypt.
What could go wrong
This is a small survey study, not a treatment trial. It only gathers opinions from three hospitals, so results may not apply elsewhere.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Obstetricians from three tertiary maternity hospitals in Cairo, Egypt. The three hospitals are Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital, El Hussein University Hospital, and El Kasr Alaini Hospital

Ages

28 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Obstetricians with at least 3 years of experience in practicing obstetrics * Obstetricians with their primary health care facility being one of the three Tertiary centres, Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital, El Hussein University Hospital, and El Kasr Alaini Hospital Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Vaginal delivery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ainshams University maternity hospital

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Egypt

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