Conclusion
This study is the first to examine women and obstetricians views on specific RCT designs to evaluate different techniques for managing impacted fetal head. This study provides a greater understanding of the complexities involved in conducting research both in this area and more widely when conducting research involving obstetric emergencies. As such, it will directly inform future RCTs in this area. This research suggests an RCT designed to evaluate different techniques for managing an impacted fetal head would be feasible and acceptable but identifies a range of considerations that are important when designing such an RCT. Results can be used to inform the design and conduct of a definitive RCT in this area.