Characteristics of studies included to date
Trial acronym Registration number | BirthCourse | My BirthCourse |
Planned sample size | 400 first-time mothers | 276 first-time mothers |
Country/State of recruitment | NSW, Australia (UNDA) | SA, Australia (UniSA) |
Intervention | Programme includes education on physiology, and five CM techniques: acupressure, massage, yoga, visualisation, breathing techniques. Plus usual care. | Programme includes education on physiology, and five CM techniques: acupressure, massage, yoga, visualisation, breathing techniques. Plus usual care. |
Comparator | Usual care | Usual care |
Gestational age at inclusion | 24–36+6 weeks’ gestation | 24–36+6 weeks’ gestation |
Risk status | Mixed risk | Low and moderate risk |
Duration of trial | 2 days, or 4 sessions (4 modules, each 2.5 hours) | 2 days, or 4 sessions (4 modules, each 2.5 hours) |
Duration of follow-up | 6 weeks post partum | 6 weeks post partum |
Primary outcome | Caesarean section | Epidural analgesia |
Caesarean section outcome included | Yes | Yes |
Qualitative study | Included | Not included |
Funding | NHMRC ECR Fellowship | UniSA grant |
Registry trial number | ANZCTR 12619000830190 | ANZCTR 12618001353280 |
CM, complementary medicine; NSW, New South Wales.