Music and breathing: natural pain relief for First-Time moms?

NCT ID NCT07177027

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Uşak University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether listening to music or doing breathing exercises during labor can help first-time mothers feel less pain and be more satisfied with their birth experience. 90 pregnant women will be split into three groups: one using music, one using breathing techniques, and one receiving standard care. Researchers will measure pain levels at different stages of labor and ask about birth expectations and satisfaction afterward.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Breathing exercises and music intervention
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer simple, drug-free ways to help manage labor pain and improve the birth experience for first-time mothers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Pain is subjective, and the effects may vary.

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BREATHING EXERCISES MUSIC INTERVENTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Uşak University
RECRUITING

Uşak, Uşak, 64200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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