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Membrane Sweeping as an Induction Method and Maternal Experience: a Phenomenological Qualitative Study

NCT07154862 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2025-09-10

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Summary

This qualitative phenomenological study explores women's experiences with membrane sweeping, a common mechanical method of labor induction. Membrane sweeping is considered a low-cost and low-risk procedure recommended by several guidelines, including NICE, before proceeding to pharmacological or mechanical induction. Despite its widespread use, little evidence is available regarding how women perceive and experience this procedure.

In this single-center, prospective observational study, women with low-risk singleton pregnancies between 40+0 and 41+2 weeks of gestation will be recruited at the "Oltretermine" outpatient clinic of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, Rome. After providing informed consent, participants who undergo membrane sweeping will be invited to take part in a semi-structured interview within 48-72 hours postpartum during hospital stay.

The primary objective is to describe women's lived experiences of membrane sweeping at term. Secondary objectives include describing women's sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and their overall birth experience. Data will be analyzed thematically to identify recurring concepts and themes.

This study is independent, non-funded, and will enroll approximately 12-20 women, until data saturation is reached. All procedures comply with the Declaration of Helsinki, GDPR, and national privacy regulations.

Conditions

  • Membrane Stripping
  • Patient Experience
  • Labour, Induced
  • Phenomenology

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-13
Primary Completion
2025-05-14
Completion
2025-05-14

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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