Belly scan may replace vaginal exam for safer, more comfortable labor admission
NCT ID NCT07278271
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a simple belly ultrasound to the standard vaginal exam for deciding whether to admit pregnant women in labor to the hospital. About 170 women with full-term pregnancies will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see if ultrasound reduces unnecessary labor inductions and makes the admission process more comfortable.
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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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About 170 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- 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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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 to 45 years * Singleton pregnancy * Gestational age ≥ 37 weeks (term pregnancy) * Spontaneous uterine contractions at the time of presentation to the emergency department * Cephalic presentation * Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) * Multiple gestation * Known high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, insulin-dependent diabetes) * Previous cesarean delivery * Breech or other non-cephalic presentation * Elective cesarean section planned or requested * Refusal to undergo vaginal delivery * Inability or unwillingness to comply with the study protocol
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Locations
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Hospital Universitario La Paz
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28046, Spain
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