Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Using the Swiss Ball in Birth
Lead Sponsor:
Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Conditions:
Labor Pain
Eligibility:
FEMALE
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A randomized clinical trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using the Swiss Ball as a resource that reduces the length of labor time. The study will be conducted in the Low Risk Lab...
Detailed Description
Background: The Birth Ball, in childbirth care, has become a widely used resource in obstetrical centers, as it allows the adoption of vertical postures and exercises of pelvic mobility. It is an inex...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pregnant woman in the first period of active labor;
- usual risk pregnancy;
- Single fetal pregnancy in cephalic presentation.
Exclusion
- Pregnancy with dead fetus;
- Pregnant women with cesarean section indicated upon admission or until the time of approach;
- Pregnant women with limited mobility;
- Pregnant women with hip and pelvic fractures presenting difficulties in sitting position;
- Use of psychoactive drugs;
- Use of epidural analgesia or oxytocin before randomization.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04124835
Start Date
January 1 2020
End Date
December 31 2021
Last Update
February 14 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, 50.070-550