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NCT Number: NCT01012466

The Physical Effects of Pain Catastrophizing in Labor

The purpose of this study is to determine whether labor self-efficacy (as determined by scores for the Lederman PSEQ II (self-efficacy scores) impacts the second stage 2 length (nromal vs. prolonged) as determined by quartile ranges for our sample. Other studies have shown that women who experience intense pain in the earliest stages of labor have a higher risk of complications. The investigators want to know if negative thoughts can predict this outcome.

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Key information

Conditions

Pregnancy Labor Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

About this study

Subjects will complete questionnaires at three timepoints: during the prenatal period, within 24-48 hours of giving birth, and 4-8 weeks postpartum. The questionnaires will measure pain catastrophizing, depression, maternal support, support and control in birth, and childbirth satisfaction. Chart review following delivery will record data such as length of labor, medication used, need for augmentation or surgical delivery, complications.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • At least 20 weeks of pregnancy
  • Nulliparous
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • Low risk pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

  • Primiparous and multiparous women
  • Women who request cesarean delivery
  • Women who are pregnant with twins
  • Women who plan induction
  • Women who deliver before 37 weeks
  • Women enrolled in the "Centering Pregnancy" program at the Family Birth Center
  • High risk pregnancies
  • Severe mental illness that impairs cognition or function
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Women who do not speak English or Spanish

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Relationship between pain catastrophizing and abnormal labor (deviation of progress in labor from norms)

    Time frame: Immediate postpartum

Secondary outcomes

  1. Relationship between pain catastrophizing and reported pain in labor

    Time frame: 1 day postpartum and 4-8 weeks postpartum

  2. Relationship between pain catastrophizing and satisfaction with birth experience and care

    Time frame: 1 day postpartum and 4-8 weeks postpartum

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oregon Health and Science University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Physical Effects of Pain Catastrophizing on Normal Labor

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Nov 13, 2009
Registry last updated
Jul 29, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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