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Use of Lubricant Gel to Shorten the Second Stage of Labor During Vaginal Delivery
Led by Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras · Updated on 2026-02-23
160
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
32 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This experimental study aims to evaluate whether the application of obstetric lubricant gel during vaginal delivery can significantly reduce the duration of the second stage of labor, preserve perineal integrity, and decrease the need for episiotomies. The study hypothesis is that lubricant gel facilitates fetal passage through the birth canal by reducing friction, shortening the expulsion phase and reducing maternal-neonatal complications. Two groups will be included: with and without gel application. Follow-up will span from admission of the pregnant woman until immediate postpartum discharge.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Use of Lubricant Gel to Shorten the Second Stage of Labor During Vaginal Delivery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Signed informed consent form
- Willingness to comply with study procedures
- Age between 18 and 40 years
- Term pregnancy (37-41.6 weeks) with active labor
- Diagnosis of spontaneous labor and planned vaginal delivery
- Fetus in cephalic presentation
- Agreement to comply with lifestyle restrictions during the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Multiple pregnancy
- Previous cesarean section
- High-risk pregnancy (preeclampsia, uncontrolled gestational diabetes, etc.)
- Presence of fever or active infection
- Contraindication for vaginal delivery
- Refusal to sign informed consent
- Premature rupture of membranes >18 hours without labor
- Known allergy to lubricant gel components
- Participation in another clinical trial in the last 3 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hospital Escuela
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras, 11101
Actively Recruiting
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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