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What do women really think about membrane sweeping? new study explores

NCT ID NCT07154862

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study interviewed 20 women after childbirth to learn about their experiences with membrane sweeping, a common method to start labor. The goal was to understand their feelings and perceptions, which are often overlooked. The results could help healthcare providers offer better support and information to pregnant women considering this procedure.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how women feel about membrane sweeping, leading to more supportive care during labor induction.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed observational study with only 20 participants, so findings may not apply to all women. It does not test a treatment or change outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Nulliparous and multiparous women aged 18-40 years, with singleton cephalic pregnancies at 40+0 to 41+2 weeks of gestation, receiving care at the "Oltretermine" outpatient clinic of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, Rome. Participants must be able to read and understand Italian and provide written informed consent.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged \>18 and ≤40 years * Women with singleton pregnancy * Women with cephalic presentation * Women able to read and understand the Italian language * Women with gestational age between 40+0 and 41+2 weeks * Signed informed consent provided by the participant Exclusion Criteria: * Women younger than 18 years or older than 40 years * Women unable to read and understand the Italian language

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Labour, induced Membrane stripping Patient experience Phenomenology

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Scientific Direction

    Roma, Italy

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