Lying position during baby monitoring affects comfort in obese pregnancies
NCT ID NCT07379307
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how different body positions during routine fetal monitoring affect pain and comfort in obese pregnant women. 174 women in their third trimester were placed in one of three positions: supported side-lying, unsupported side-lying, or lying on their back. The goal was to find which position offers the most comfort and least pain, helping healthcare providers improve the pregnancy experience for women with obesity.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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174 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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19 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women who voluntarily agree to participate in the study * Aged between 19 and 40 years * Experiencing a healthy pregnancy * Gestational age between 28+0 and 40+0 weeks (only third-trimester pregnancies are included, as EFM monitoring is recommended after 27 weeks) * Singleton pregnancy with a live fetus * Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher * No physical disabilities * Able to speak Turkish to answer questions accurately * No cognitive, comprehension, or communication difficulties Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women who do not agree to participate in the study * Aged under 19 years or 41 years and above (adolescent and advanced-age pregnancies are excluded due to increased risk) * Diagnosed with high-risk pregnancy * Illiterate or unable to read/write * Having a contagious disease * Having a mental disorder or history of a mental disorder requiring treatment * Having physical disabilities affecting mobility, hearing, or psychological function * Gestational age less than 28+0 weeks * Currently in active labor
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tokat State Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NST Room
Tokat Province, Tokat Province, 60100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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