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CTRI Number  CTRI/2025/07/091964 [Registered on: 29/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 29/07/2025
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Observational 
Type of Study   FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION 
Study Design  Other 
Public Title of Study   Opinion of Nurses on Independent Midwifery Practitioner 
Scientific Title of Study   Perception of Nursing Officers on Independent Midwifery Practitioner 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
M8/F220/2025  Other 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr P VADIVUKKARASI 
Designation  Associate Professor 
Affiliation  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 
Address  College of Nursing, 1st Floor, Room No.6
AIIMS, Changsari, Guwahati, Assam, 781101
Kamrup
ASSAM
781037
India 
Phone  07046593297  
Fax    
Email  krishraghav2010@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Dr P VADIVUKKARASI 
Designation  ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 
Affiliation  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, GUWAHATI 
Address  College of Nursing, 1st Floor, Room No. 6.
AIIMS, Changsari, Guwahati, 781101
Kamrup
ASSAM
781037
India 
Phone  07046593297  
Fax    
Email  krishraghav2010@gmail.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Dr P VADIVUKKARASI 
Designation  ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 
Affiliation  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 
Address  College of Nursing, 1st Floor, Room No. 6
AIIMS, Changsari, Guwahati, Assam, 781101
Kamrup
ASSAM
781037
India 
Phone  07046593297  
Fax    
Email  krishraghav2010@gmail.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
AIIMS, Guwahati, Changsari, Assam, India, 781101 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  AIIMS 
Address  AIIMS, Changsari, Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101 
Type of Sponsor  Research institution and hospital 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
AIIMS  AIIMS, GUWAHATI 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr P VADIVUKKARASI  ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES  AIIMS, Changsari, Guwahati, Assam, India, 781101
Kamrup
ASSAM 		 07046593297

krishraghav2010@gmail.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCUENCES (AIIMS), GUWAHATI  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  HEALTHY NURSING OFFICERS 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  Nil  Nil 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  24.00 Year(s)
Age To  45.00 Year(s)
Gender  Female 
Details  Nursing Officers
- working in AIIMS
- willing to participate
- able to understand and speak English 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  Nursing Officers not available at the time of data collection 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1. Explore the challenges of IMP
2. Identify the measures to overcome the challenges.
 		 At baseline (24 hours after the delivery) 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
NIL   
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="18"
Sample Size from India="18" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   24/08/2025 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary   An Independent Midwifery Practitioner (IMP) is a trained, experienced midwife who offers maternity care independently of a hospital or institutional setting. Unlike midwives employed by hospitals or clinics, independent midwives typically work on a freelance or self-employed basis, providing personalized and holistic care to women and families during pregnancy, labor, and the postnatal period. These practitioners focus on providing a continuity of care, often building close, trusting relationships with their clients.

 

Independent midwives provide prenatal check-ups, offer counselling on pregnancy health, and monitor the progress of the pregnancy. They often take a more individualized approach to care, tailoring advice to the needs and preferences of the mother. They support women during labor, providing assistance in the home or birthing center if the client chooses not to give birth in a hospital. Their role includes managing normal births, offering pain relief options, and being present to guide and support the birthing process. After the birth, independent midwives ensure the physical and emotional well-being of the mother and baby. They provide breastfeeding support, monitor the baby’s growth, and help with any post-birth health concerns.

 

One of the main advantages of independent midwifery is the continuity of care. A key principle is providing care that respects the physical, emotional, and social needs of the family. Independent midwives often have more time to discuss the concerns and desires of the family, ensuring a more holistic approach to pregnancy and childbirth. While independent midwives are trained to handle many aspects of childbirth, they recognize when complications arise and are prepared to refer clients to other medical professionals or hospitals for additional care, ensuring safety during childbirth.  
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