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Could a simple Side-Lying position shorten labor and reduce C-Sections?

NCT ID NCT07745192

Disease control Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 or the standard side-lying position during the second stage of labor. Researchers will compare how long pushing lasts, the need for interventions like forceps or cesarean delivery, and outcomes for both mother and baby.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A modified lateral birthing position with hip flexion and femoral internal rotation
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple positioning technique could shorten the pushing phase and reduce the need for forceps or cesarean deliveries during childbirth.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and the outcome depends on midwife assistance and patient cooperation, so results may not apply to all births. Any position change carries potential risks, such as discomfort or altered fetal heart rate patterns.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

230 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

22 to 34 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Nulliparous women. * Age 22 to 34 years. * Singleton pregnancy. * Cephalic presentation confirmed by ultrasonography after 37 weeks of gestation. * Gestational age of 37 to 41 weeks. * Estimated fetal weight of 2,500 to 3,500 g. * No birth-canal abnormalities on vaginal examination. * Effective epidural labor analgesia during the first stage of labor. * Sufficient cognitive capacity to understand and cooperate with the study procedures. * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Organic heart, liver, or kidney disease. * Prenatal indication for cesarean delivery. * Pubic symphysis separation. * Lower-limb disease or impaired mobility. * Precipitous labor. * Second stage of labor lasting less than 30 minutes. * Severe mental illness. * Fetal malformation. * Withdrawal from the study.

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Conditions

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obstetric disorder

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Delivery, obstetric Labor, obstetric

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nanpu Branch of The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, China

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