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Lacking Capacity in Obstetric Emergencies

Lacking Capacity in Obstetric Emergencies

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN14462256
Enrollment
590
Registered
2016-12-06
Start date
2016-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-12-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Women's health Pregnancy and Childbirth Women's health

Interventions

All women who have been to theatre for an obstetric emergency delivery (code 1 or code 2) are assessed and interviewed using the R-CAT tool to assess their capacity in retrospect. This is done ideally

Sponsors

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Phase 1: 1. Aged 16 years and over 2. Singleton live pregnancy 3. = 36 weeks pregnancy 4. Those who have been to theatre for an obstetric emergency delivery Phase 2 1. All women admitted for induction of labour or in very early labour judged not to be under the influence of opiate analgesia 2. Aged 16 years and over 3. Singleton live pregnancy 4. = 36 weeks pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Phase 1 and 2: 1. Under 16 years of age 2. Learning disability 3. Organic mental disorders 4. In significant pain or under the influence of opiate analgesia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Phase 1 and 2: Capacity is measured using the R CAT tool within 24 hours of delivery.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
No secondary outcome measures

Countries

United Kingdom, Wales

Outcome results

None listed

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