A randomised trial of childbirth classes to reduce caesarean section rates [Synnytysvalmennus keisarinleikkausten vähentäjänä - uuden valmennussisällön arviointi kokeellisessa tutkimuksessa]
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN12910136 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12910136 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health (STAKES) (Finland) |
| Funders | National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health (Finland), National Public Health Institute (Finland), Laurea Polytechnic (Finland) |
- Submission date
- 08/11/2006
- Registration date
- 29/01/2007
- Last edited
- 15/01/2021
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Prof Elina Hemminki
Scientific
Scientific
PL 220
Lintulahdenkuja 4
Helsinki
00530
Finland
| Phone | +358 (0)9 3967 2307 |
|---|---|
| elina.hemminki@stakes.fi |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | A cluster randomised trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | A randomised trial of childbirth classes to reduce caesarean section rates [Synnytysvalmennus keisarinleikkausten vähentäjänä - uuden valmennussisällön arviointi kokeellisessa tutkimuksessa] |
| Study objectives | 1. Using existing health service personnel to do the intervention and collecting outcome data from routine registers is feasible and economic. 2. Educating Public Health Nurses (PHN) about delivery methods will decrease ceasarean sections. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approval received from the National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health (STAKES) on the 2nd October 2004. |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Prenatal childbirth education |
| Intervention | Education of PHN versus usual treatment. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Feasibility of the trial |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Costs |
| Completion date | 31/07/2007 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Health professional |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | Female |
| Target sample size at registration | 20 |
| Total final enrolment | 16 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Helsinki Maternity Health Center (MHC) who were willing to participate |
| Key exclusion criteria | Head nurse against the trial |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/05/2002 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/07/2007 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Finland
Study participating centre
PL 220
Helsinki
00530
Finland
00530
Finland
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 11/06/2008 | 15/01/2021 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
15/01/2021: The following changes have been made:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The final enrolment number has been added from the reference.
