Study of an Informative Video to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Success in Women Undergoing Planned External Cephalic Version for Breech Presentation

What this Trial Is About

This clinical trial focuses on pregnant women with a breech presentation who are scheduled for an external cephalic version ECV, a procedure to turn the baby to a head-down position before birth. The study aims to determine if watching an informative video before the planned ECV can reduce maternal anxiety and improve the chances of a successful version. The trial is randomized and sponsored by Meir Medical Center. Participants are divided into two groups one group watches an informative video that explains the ECV process in detail, while the other group does not watch any video before the procedure. Sonographic data such as amniotic fluid index, fetal weight estimates, placenta location, and fetal position angles are collected in the Emergency Room. Anxiety levels are measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory both before and an hour after the ECV, regardless of success. Women in the study will undergo the ECV procedure with clinical monitoring and data collection before and after the intervention. Researchers will assess the primary outcome of higher success rates of the ECV over four years and a secondary outcome measuring the impact of the video on maternal anxiety levels. Participation involves scheduled assessments and monitoring during the procedure, with follow-up for anxiety evaluation and success rates.

An Informative Video Before Planned External Cephalic Version