NCT07411352 Left Lateral Position vs Supine Position to Reduce Active Labor Duration
| NCT ID | NCT07411352 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras |
| Condition | Labor Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 188 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 188 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-31.
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Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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). Exclusion Criteria: * Previous uterine surgery. * Maternal condition preventing vaginal delivery. * Fetal anomaly. * Premature rupture of membranes. * Multiple pregnancy. * Fetal demise. * Uterine myomas. * Maternal comorbidities (e.g., chronic hypertension, diabetes mellitus type -1/2/gestational, hypothyroidism). * Anemia. * Age \<18 years. * Preterm gestation (\<37 weeks).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07411352 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Labor Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07411352 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07411352 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ricardo.gutierrez@unah.edu.hn for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07411352 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07411352 clinical trial?
NCT07411352 is sponsored by Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras. The trial plans to enroll 188 participants.