Improving Labor Management for Patients With Severe Obesity Using Abdominal Pannus Retraction
Key facts
- Where
- Milwaukee, Egyesült ÁllamokSee the site
Where in Egyesült Államok
- Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin Birth CenterMilwaukee, Egyesült ÁllamokNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Trial code
- NCT07924800
- Record updated
- 2026. november 9.
- Original description
Pregnant patients with severe obesity sometimes experience longer duration labors and higher rate of cesarean delivery. This study is looking at whether gently lifting the abdominal tissues, the pannus, during active labor can help the labor process progress more efficiently.Read full original descriptionShow less
Pregnant patients with severe obesity sometimes experience longer duration labors and higher rate of cesarean delivery. This study is looking at whether gently lifting the abdominal tissues, the pannus, during active labor can help the labor process progress more efficiently.
Pregnant patients with severe obesity who are in active labor, anticipating a vaginal delivery will be randomly assigned into either a standard of care group or an interventional group. The interventional group with receive standard obstetric care and a medical device supporting/ lifting the abdominal pannus.
The final aims of this project will compare how long labor lasts, mode of delivery (vaginal or cesarean section), and other maternal health outcomes. This study will also evaluate to the comfort of the patient as well of the healthcare providers.
This overall goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether lifting the abdominal pannus is a practical and effective way to improve labor outcomes of obese pregnant patients. The knowledge gained will help guide future, larger studies.
Inclusion: Singleton Pregnancy; Cephalic Pregnancy; ≥37 weeks' gestation; Body Mass Index of at least 40 kg/m².
Exclusion: Major fetal anomaly; Multiple gestation; Prelabor premature rupture of membranes before 36 weeks 0 days gestation; Inability to consent.