Left Lateral Position vs Supine Position to Reduce Active Labor Duration
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Conditions studied: Labor Pain
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07411352
- Run by
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
- People needed
- 188
- Starts
- 2026-02-15
- Expected to finish
- 2026-09-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-13
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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 may not qualify if…
- 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).
Where it is running
- Hospital Escuela — Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras (enrolling)
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