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The effect of wet towel application during labor on labor pain, comfort, and anxiety: a randomized controlled study

NCT ID NCT07808840

NEW Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the wet towel method applied during the first stage of labor can reduce labor pain and anxiety and improve childbirth comfort in first-time mothers. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the wet towel method reduce labor pain? Does the wet towel method improve childbirth comfort? Does the wet towel method reduce anxiety during labor? Researchers will compare women who receive the wet towel method in addition to routine intrapartum care with women who receive routine intrapartum care alone to determine whether the intervention improves maternal outcomes during labor. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either the wet towel intervention group or the routine care control group. Receive the wet towel application for at least 10 minutes during the active phase of the first stage of labor or receive routine intrapartum care only. Complete assessments of labor pain, childbirth comfort, and anxiety before and after the intervention using validated measurement tools

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women admitted to the delivery room for childbirth * Pregnant women without any risks * Pregnant women with sufficient language proficiency to communicate effectively * Women experiencing their first pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women admitted for a planned cesarean section * Pregnant women who do not agree to participate in the study

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Conditions

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Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Comfort Labor anxiety Labor pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sakarya Training and Research Hospital

    Adapazarı, Sakarya, 54050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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