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A single class may help new mothers avoid Long-Term pain after C-Section

NCT ID NCT07799883

Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

Researchers at Stanford University are testing whether a single 120-minute pain relief skills class, called Empowered Relief, can help women who have ongoing pain after a cesarean delivery. The class teaches pain education, relaxation techniques, and cognitive strategies to reframe pain, and includes access to a smartphone relaxation app. This pilot study will enroll 30 postpartum women and follow them through 12 weeks after birth to see if the class is feasible and acceptable alongside standard postpartum care. The goal is to gather initial data on whether this approach could reduce chronic pain and pain interference after C-sections.

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Active substance
Empowered Relief, a single 120-minute pain relief skills class that includes pain education, cognitive behavioral skills, relaxation, deep breathing, and reframing, plus access to a relaxation app
What this could lead to
If this class works, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to lower the risk of long-term pain after cesarean birth, improving recovery for many new mothers.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The class may not reduce pain for everyone, and results may not apply to all hospitals or populations.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Other sponsor

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Complete informed consent. 2. Age 18 years or above. 3. Postpartum woman who delivered by cesarean within the Stanford Healthcare system. 4. Viable birth (singleton or multiple gestation). 5. All maternal demographics and complications are eligible: parity, medical conditions (e.g., pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes), and post-surgical complications (e.g., hysterectomy, ICU admission, extended hospital stay). 6. All neonatal complications are eligible (e.g., NICU admission, extended hospital stay) 7. Attend the 6-week postpartum clinic visit. 8. Any pain intensity (numeric rating scale \[NRS\] \>0/10) and/or pain interference (PROMIS pain interference 8a score \>8) at 6 weeks postpartum. 9. English fluency, with ability to read and write. 10. Ability to adhere to and complete study procedures. 11. Access to a smart device if attending ER session via Zoom. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age under 18 years. 2. Cognitive impairment or psychological factors that would preclude comprehension of study material or full participation. 3. Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent. 4. Chronic pain prior to pregnancy.

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Conditions

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agnosia Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Pain, Postoperative puerperal disorder

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Cesarean section complications Chronic pain Postpartum

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  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health - Specialty Services, Welch Road

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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