Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Doula Support on Childbirth Outcomes for Women Undergoing a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
Conditions:
Cesarean
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of doula support on childbirth outcomes of women who are eligible for and attempting to have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Doulas are parap...
Detailed Description
A two-armed randomized controlled trial will be conducted at BC Women's Hospital. The experimental group will receive both standard clinical care and doula support. The control group will receive stan...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women who have had at least one prior cesarean birth, are eligible for VBAC, and plan to attempt a VBAC after counseling at the Best Birth Clinic.
- Singleton gestation.
- Cephalic presentation.
- Term gestation (37-42 weeks at time of delivery).
Exclusion
- Women who have a pre-existing medical condition that would be an indication for an elective cesarean birth.
- Women who plan to privately hire a doula regardless of placement in either arm of the trial.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01216098
Start Date
October 1 2010
End Date
February 1 2015
Last Update
May 6 2015
Active Locations (1)
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BC Women's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3N1