Video to reduce anxiety before labor induction
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if watching a short, personalized video before labor induction can help lower anxiety. The video explains what to expect, so you may feel more prepared and less nervous.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are pregnant and between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are scheduled to have your labor started with medicine or a balloon because your cervix is not yet ready.
- You can read and understand a questionnaire in English or your preferred language.
- You are not allergic to a medicine called prostaglandin E2 (PGE2).
- You have not had your water break early and are not in preterm labor.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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