LABOR PAIN

This study will test if a gentle massage on the lower back (sacral area) can help reduce pain, anxiety, stress, and depression during childbirth. About 193 first-time mothers with a single, healthy baby will be randomly assigned to receive either the massage or standard care. Res…

This study tests if a small electrical device called TENS can help manage pain when labor is started artificially. About 132 pregnant women will either get TENS plus usual care or usual care alone. The goal is to see if TENS reduces the need for an epidural or delays when it's ne…

This study tests whether simple sensory methods like massage, lavender scent, Turkish music, or watching an aquarium can lower labor pain and boost comfort and satisfaction. About 200 pregnant women giving birth vaginally will be randomly assigned to one of these methods or stand…

This study looks at whether using special birth affirmation cards, guided by a midwife, can help first-time mothers during labor. The goal is to see if these cards can shorten labor, reduce pain and fear, and make mothers feel more in control and supported. Sixty first-time mothe…

This study tests a simple, drug-free method: a nurse applies pressure to the lower back (sacral area) during contractions for women in active labor. Sixty pregnant women will be split into two groups—one gets the pressure, the other gets usual care. Researchers will measure pain …

This study looks at whether using a smartphone to monitor a mother's oxygen levels, breathing, and heart rate from a distance is safe when she receives remifentanil for labor pain. Normally, a midwife must stay in the room at all times due to risks like breathing problems. The st…

This study follows 140 women after vaginal delivery to see if using an epidural for labor pain affects how well they recover and bond with their baby. Researchers will compare recovery quality and bonding scores between those who chose an epidural and those who did not. The goal …

This study tests a new ultrasound device (Accuro 3S) that helps doctors see the spine in real time during epidural or spinal anesthesia. The goal is to reduce the number of needle sticks needed and prevent failed pain blocks. About 100 adults getting epidurals for labor or spinal…