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Impact of the Practitioner's Discourse on the Mother's Decision Regarding the Mode of Delivery in Cases of Breech Presentation
Led by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · Updated on 2026-01-02
200
Participants Needed
1
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What this Trial Is About
Breech presentation occurs in about 3-4% of all full-term pregnancies and involves the baby being positioned feet or buttocks first rather than head first. This condition raises significant debate about the best way to manage labor, especially because the baby's head, the largest part, is delivered last, which can lead to serious complications. Past studies have influenced care practices, but recent guidelines suggest that vaginal delivery may be a safe option under clear counseling and patient choice. This observational study involves doctors specializing in obstetrics and women who gave birth to breech babies at term in certain university hospitals in the Grand Est region of France. Both groups are asked to anonymously complete a questionnaire about their experiences and views on the mode of delivery. The study does not involve any experimental treatments but focuses on understanding the impact of medical discussions on delivery decisions. Participants will complete self-administered questionnaires anonymously, providing insight into their satisfaction with care during breech deliveries. The main outcome measured is the overall satisfaction of women who gave birth to breech fetuses, assessed up to 12 months after delivery. The study aims to gather information on patient and practitioner perspectives to potentially inform future care recommendations.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Discourse on the Mother's Decision Regarding the Mode of Delivery in Cases of Breech Presentation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Doctor with a medical degree focusing on obstetrics (Junior Doctor, Clinical Assistant, Hospital Practitioner, University Professor)
- Practicing in a University Hospital in the Grand Est region (Besançon, Reims, Strasbourg, Nancy)
- Agreeing to complete the self-administered questionnaire anonymously
- Patient 18 years or older
- Gave birth in 2024 at a university hospital in the Grand Est region (Besançon, Reims, Strasbourg, Nancy)
- Delivered a breech fetus after 37 weeks of gestation
- Agreeing to answer the self-administered questionnaire anonymously
You will not qualify if you...
- Practitioner with a primary activity other than obstetrics
- Minor patient at the time of delivery
- Patient who had cesarean section due to uterine scar and maternal request
- Patients with history of uterine scarring or obstruction previa preventing vaginal delivery regardless of fetal presentation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants complete a self-administered questionnaire anonymously about their experience with breech delivery.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Service de Gynécologique et d'Obstétrique - CHU de Strasbourg - France
Strasbourg, France, 67091
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Research Team
M
Mary PONTVIANNE, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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