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Side-Lying during labor may speed up delivery, new study hopes to prove

NCT ID NCT07411352

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

Summary

This study tests whether lying on the left side during active labor shortens the time to delivery compared to lying on the back. Researchers will randomly assign 188 first-time mothers to one of two positions, alternating 30-minute intervals with rest. The goal is to see if a simple position change can reduce labor duration and the need for medical help like oxytocin or C-sections.

What this could mean

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Active substance
body positioning (left lateral decubitus vs supine)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple position change could shorten labor and reduce the need for medical interventions like oxytocin or C-sections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding of participants, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The benefit may be small or absent.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 188 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 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

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed and dated informed consent form. * Nulliparous woman. * Singleton pregnancy at ≥37 weeks of gestation. * Intact amniotic membranes. * Cephalic presentation. * In the active phase of labor (cervical dilation ≥6 cm). * Age ≥18 years. * No contraindication for vaginal delivery. * Possession of a mobile phone (for potential follow-up contact). Exclusion Criteria: * Previous uterine surgery. * Maternal condition preventing vaginal delivery. * Fetal anomaly. * Premature rupture of membranes. * Multiple pregnancy. * Fetal demise. * Uterine myomas. * Maternal comorbidities (e.g., chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus type -1/2/gestational, hypothyroidism). * Anemia. * Age \<18 years. * Preterm gestation (\<37 weeks).

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Conditions

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Labor Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Escuela

    RECRUITING

    Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, 11101, Honduras

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