An interventional study of 360° Video-Supported Upright Birth Positions Education in Childbirth, sponsored by Bitlis Eren University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-15.
Sponsored by Bitlis Eren University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of 360-degree video-supported upright birth position education on fear of childbirth, childbirth self-efficacy, birth satisfaction, and perineal trauma among primiparous pregnant women. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups or a control group. In addition to routine antenatal care, participants in the intervention groups will receive 360-degree video-supported education on one of three upright birth positions: use of a Pilates ball, birth dance, or squatting. Participants in the control group will receive routine antenatal care only.
The study will examine whether 360-degree video-supported education can help primiparous women prepare for childbirth, reduce fear of childbirth, improve childbirth self-efficacy and birth satisfaction, and reduce the occurrence of perineal trauma. The outcomes of the three intervention groups will also be explored to determine whether the effects differ according to the type of upright birth position.
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Participants will receive 360° video-supported education on upright birth positions using a Pilates ball.
Behavioral: 360° Video-Supported Upright Birth Positions Education
Participants will receive 360° video-supported education on upright birth positions using birth dance.
Behavioral: 360° Video-Supported Upright Birth Positions Education
Participants will receive 360° video-supported education on upright birth positions using supported squatting.
Behavioral: 360° Video-Supported Upright Birth Positions Education
Participants will receive routine antenatal care without the 360° video-supported upright birth positions education during the study period.
Participants will receive standardized 360° video-supported education on upright birth positions. The education will include Pilates ball exercises, birth dance, and supported squatting techniques. Each video will demonstrate the relevant birth position and provide information on its proper use, body movements, weight transfer, and position changes. Each video will be approximately 12 minutes (±30 seconds) in duration and will be viewed using a smartphone or tablet.
Change in Childbirth Fear Score
Childbirth fear will be assessed using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire-A (W-DEQ-A) before randomization and the W-DEQ-B after childbirth. The change in childbirth fear score will be compared between the study groups.
Time frame: From baseline (before randomization) to 24-48 hours after childbirth
Change in Childbirth Self-Efficacy Score
Childbirth self-efficacy will be assessed using the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Scale before randomization and within 24-48 hours after childbirth. The change in score will be compared between the study groups.
Time frame: From baseline (before randomization) to 24-48 hours after childbirth
Birth Satisfaction Score
Birth satisfaction will be assessed using the Birth Satisfaction Scale Short Form within 24-48 hours after childbirth.
Time frame: Within 24-48 hours after childbirth
Perineal Trauma
Perineal trauma will be assessed immediately after childbirth during routine clinical evaluation and classified according to the Sultan classification as intact perineum, episiotomy, or first-, second-, third-, or fourth-degree perineal laceration.
Time frame: Immediately after childbirth
Plan to share: No
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Start is estimated for Oct 2026; primary completion for Feb 2027, 4 months later.
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