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Left Lateral Position vs Supine Position to Reduce Active Labor Duration
Led by Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras · Updated on 2026-02-13
188
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
32 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effect of the left lateral decubitus position versus the supine position on the duration of the active phase of labor in nulliparous women. A total of 188 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will be placed in the left lateral decubitus position, while the control group will remain in the supine position. Both positions will be maintained for 30-minute intervals with 5-minute rest periods, continuing until delivery. The primary outcome is the duration of the active phase of labor. Secondary outcomes include rates of cesarean section, use of oxytocin and analgesics, and maternal and neonatal complications.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Left Lateral Position vs Supine Position to Reduce Active Labor Duration
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Signed and dated informed consent form
- Nulliparous woman
- Singleton pregnancy at 37 weeks of gestation
- Intact amniotic membranes
- Cephalic presentation
- In the active phase of labor (cervical dilation 6 cm)
- Age 18 years
- No contraindication for vaginal delivery
- Possession of a mobile phone for potential follow-up contact
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous uterine surgery
- Maternal condition preventing vaginal delivery
- Fetal anomaly
- Premature rupture of membranes
- Multiple pregnancy
- Fetal demise
- Uterine myomas
- Maternal comorbidities such as chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 1, 2, or gestational, hypothyroidism
- Anemia
- Age under 18 years
- Preterm gestation under 37 weeks
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hospital Escuela
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras, 11101
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Research Team
R
Ricardo A. Gutierrez Ramirez, MD, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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