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NCT07117708 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Optimizing Timing of Cesarean Delivery Consent on Labor and Delivery

A NA study of Pregnancy and Informed Consent, sponsored by Duke University.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
200
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT07117708 is a NA study of Pregnancy and Informed Consent that is actively recruiting participants, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 872-participant average among 191 other Pregnancy trials with a reported enrollment target (77% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT07117708, a NA study of Pregnancy and Informed Consent, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Duke University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
200 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Nationally, 32.1% of pregnant patients deliver via cesarean delivery, including both patients who undergo a planned cesarean delivery and patients who intend to undergo vaginal delivery and are recommended to deliver via cesarean delivery. The investigators aim to understand how to optimize the patient experience for patients who present to the hospital intending to deliver vaginally but are recommended to deliver via cesarean delivery (an unplanned cesarean delivery). Practices regarding timing of informed consent for possible cesarean delivery vary widely across hospitals in the United States; some institutions will consent every patient on admission to the hospital for possible cesarean delivery, whereas some institutions consent patients for possible cesarean delivery only if a patient's clinical course suggests cesarean delivery may be indicated. This study aims to determine optimal timing for consent for possible cesarean delivery by randomizing patients to either be consented for possible cesarean delivery on admission to the hospital or if it appears to be clinically indicated. This study will only assess altered timing of a surgical consent process and will not impact the clinical care participants receive. After delivery, participants will share their experiences with the consent process and with their overall childbirth experience.

Interventions

  • OTHER Early Surgical Consent
  • OTHER Surgical Consent if Clinically Indicated

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Duke University - Durham

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 200 participants
Start Date 2025-08-27
Est. Completion 2027-05
Phase NA

Sponsor

Duke University

1,725 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07117708

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07117708 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 872-participant average among 191 other Pregnancy trials with a reported enrollment target (77% lower). The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,725 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Pregnancy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Early Surgical Consent is the first listed.

NCT07117708 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07117708 about?

NCT07117708 is a clinical study titled "Optimizing Timing of Cesarean Delivery Consent on Labor and Delivery". Nationally, 32.1% of pregnant patients deliver via cesarean delivery, including both patients who undergo a planned cesarean delivery and patients who intend to undergo vaginal delivery and are recommended to deliver via cesarean delivery. The investigators aim to understand how to optimize the pati...

What is the current status of trial NCT07117708?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2025-08-27. Estimated completion is 2027-05.

What conditions does trial NCT07117708 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pregnancy, Informed Consent.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07117708?

The interventions under investigation include: Early Surgical Consent (OTHER), Surgical Consent if Clinically Indicated (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07117708?

This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07117708 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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