A randomised controlled trial of two decision aids for mode of delivery among women with a previous caesarean section

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN84367722

Enrollment

660

Registered

2004-09-07

Start date

2004-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Pregnancy, with one previous caesarean section Pregnancy and Childbirth Caesaran section

Interventions

1. Decision analysis This firstly requires elicitation of utilities (preference values) from women regarding the possible outcomes of both planned vaginal delivery and repeat elective caesarean sectio

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women with one previous lower segment caesarean section, no current obstetric problems and delivery expected at =37 weeks. Recruitment will take place during the initial booking visit at approximately 12-14 weeks' gestation. Participating centres are maternity units at St Michaels and Southmead Hospitals in Bristol, and Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Actual mode of delivery 2. Decisional Conflict at 37 weeks gestation	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Anxiety 2. Knowledge 3. Perception of shared decision making 4. Satisfaction with decision making process 5. Proportion of women attempting vaginal delivery	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 7, 2026