induction of labor
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: music intervention by headphones during CTG controls (Cardiotocography) at induction of labour.
Group 2: listening to a hearing book by headphones during CTG controls at induction of labour.
Sponsors
Universitätsfrauenklinik
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - singleton pregnancy - indication for labour induction - sufficent command of German language - written consent - at least 18 years of age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - clinical significant hearing impairment - clinical significant concommittant disease (at investigators discretion) - contraindication against vaginal delivery - anxiety disorder or other severe psychiatric conditions - lack of intelectual or physical capacity for participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| -anxiolysis (measured by STAI-state d1, d2, d3, d4, after delivery, cortisol in saliva d1, d2) - mode of delivery (measured by secundary, operative deliveries) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - duration of delivery (in min.) - duration until onset of labour (in min.) - analysis of primary outcome in regard to music vs. hearing book (same parameter as for primary outcome) - evaluation of stress with clinical and biological paramters (vital signs, skin resistance, steroid production, 4 chanel eeg, same time points as for primary outcome) - comparision of pre and postnatal parameters of the child (heartfrequency (BISHOP score at any CTG registration), Apgar score, umbilical pH) - comparision of different music genres and different hearing books (same parameter as for primary outcome) - useage of analgetic and concommittant medication - patients satisfaction (childbirth experience questionaire postpartum) - comparision of quantity and quality of birth lacerations | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactPhilip Hepp
Universitätsfrauenklinik
Outcome results
None listed