Room Light and Labor Progression in Pregnancy
This study is looking at how different room lighting (Room light/light bulb) might affect uterine contractions (the tightening of your womb) and how labor progresses during pregnancy. Researchers believe that reducing or eliminating light in the evening and night could help your body naturally release melatonin, which might encourage contractions in late pregnancy. The study aims to see if changing room light can help achieve a vaginal birth and reduce the need for C-sections. You may be able to join if you are pregnant, between 18 and 42 years old, and medically cleared. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 100 participants.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 100 pregnant women, aged 18-42 years.
- What's involved
- You would be recruited during your first trimester, provide saliva samples at home at specific times, and complete questionnaires. You would also need to report on lighting conditions.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Your uterine contractions will be measured from confirmation of pregnancy until birth, with the study time frame up to 40 weeks.
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Impact of Room Light on Uterine Contractions and Labor Progression in Pregnancy
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Hanne M Hoffmann, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Michigan State University
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What this trial measures
- Nocturnal room light changes uterine contractions in pregnant womenFrom confirmation of pregnancy till birth. The study time frame is up to 40 weeks.
We will measure how room light during day and night periods impact uterine contractions during pregnancy and labor.