Study of maternal and perinatal outcome in alternative birthing positions at Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni

Comparative study of maternal and perinatal outcome in Supine, Semi-recumbent, Squatting & Sitting birthing positions-A Factorial Randomized trial at Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Hospital, Loni - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/091459

Enrollment

800

Registered

2025-07-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O758- Other specified complications of labor and delivery

Interventions

Intervention1: Birthing positions Supine position Semi Recumbent position: Supine position- The supine position is when a woman gives birth on her back, it is the most common birthing position. The wo

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Term pregnancies more than 37 weeks up to 40 weeks Primigravida and Multigravida No contraindications for vaginal delivery Low risk pregnancies Women who will give written consent to participate in study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: High-risk pregnancies (e.g., preeclampsia, fetal distress) Multiple gestations Previous cesarean section Preterm and post-dated pregnancies Women who will undergo caesarean section during trial of normal delivery Women who will not be ready to give informed written consent Women who changes position during final stage of labor

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Episiotomy rate Perineal tear rate Cervical tear rate Caesarean section rate Third stage labour complications Duration of second stage Duration of third stage Instrumental delivery rate Birthing experience Maternal mortality Perinatal variables APGAR score Meconium aspiration Birth Trauma Need for NICU admission Infective morbidity Shoulder dystocia Still birth Birth weight Neonatal mortality Duration of hospital stay Timepoint: from Process of active labor till 24 Hrs	—

Measure

Time frame

Episiotomy rate Perineal tear rate Cervical tear rate Caesarean section rate Third stage labour complications Duration of second stage Duration of third stage Instrumental delivery rate Birthing experience Maternal mortality Perinatal variables APGAR score Meconium aspiration Birth Trauma Need for NICU admission Infective morbidity Shoulder dystocia Still birth Birth weight Neonatal mortality Duration of hospital stay Timepoint: from Process of active labor till 24 Hrs

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Age Parity Booked status Education Maternal Height Maternal weight Body mass index Timepoint: 15 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Parikshit Shantaram Jondhale

Dr.Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College, Loni

vbb217@rediffmail.com9145154778

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026