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NCT02899260 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Using the Peanut Exercise Ball to Reduce Cesarean Section Rates: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A NA study of Cesarean Section, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 316
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02899260: Completed NA study of Cesarean Section, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
NCT02899260 is a NA study of Cesarean Section that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 316 participants, above the 148-participant average among 14 other Cesarean Section trials with a reported enrollment target (114% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02899260, a NA study of Cesarean Section, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 316 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study is designed as a prospective, randomized controlled trial that will compare the use of the peanut exercise ball in laboring patients compared with no use of the exercise ball. We hypothesize that use of the peanut ball decreases the incidence of cesarean section.
Primary Outcome
Vaginal birth versus cesarean section
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Peanut Exercise Ball
Study Locations (1)
Virginia
- VCU Health System - Richmond
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 316 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-04-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02899260 record still lists
NCT02899260 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 316 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 148-participant average among 14 other Cesarean Section trials with a reported enrollment target (114% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Cesarean Section appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Peanut Exercise Ball is the first listed.
NCT02899260 reports a single indexed study location in Virginia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02899260 about?
NCT02899260 is a clinical study titled "Using the Peanut Exercise Ball to Reduce Cesarean Section Rates: A Randomized Controlled Trial". This study is designed as a prospective, randomized controlled trial that will compare the use of the peanut exercise ball in laboring patients compared with no use of the exercise ball. We hypothesize that use of the peanut ball decreases the incidence of cesarean section.
What is the current status of trial NCT02899260?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 316 participants. The study started on 2016-08. Estimated completion is 2019-04-10.
What conditions does trial NCT02899260 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cesarean Section.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02899260?
The interventions under investigation include: Peanut Exercise Ball (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02899260?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02899260 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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