Evaluation of the Physicians and Patients Experience of Fetal Scalp Sampling

January 16, 2012 updated by: Maria Jonsson, Uppsala University Hospital
During labor, fetal scalp sampling is performed if the CTG registration is abnormal. The test is performed with the woman in the supine position and is generally described as a difficult and cumbersome procedure.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Detailed Description

Women who were subjected to fetal scalp sampling are asked to fill in a questionnaire within 24 hours after delivery. The questionnaire deals with how the woman experienced the testing procedure.

Physicans who performed the test are asked to fill in a questionnaire within 24 hours after delivery. The questionnaire deals with how the physician experienced the testing procedure.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

51

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Uppsala, Sweden
        • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Women who are subjected to fetal scalp sampling during labor Physicians performning fetal scalp sampling

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • fetal scalp sampling during labor

Exclusion Criteria:

  • non-proficiency in the Swedish language

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Patient
Physcician

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 14, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 14, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

January 17, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 18, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 16, 2012

Last Verified

January 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UAS2010/003

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