Massage and breathing may help moms avoid painful C-Sections

NCT ID NCT06304311

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether combining back massage with Lamaze breathing techniques helps first-time mothers manage labor pain and anxiety. 90 pregnant women in Pakistan were split into two groups: one received standard care plus massage and breathing exercises, the other received standard care alone. Researchers measured pain levels, anxiety, labor duration, and other outcomes to see if the non-drug approach improves the childbirth experience.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: back massage and Lamaze breathing techniques
What this could lead to: If effective, this drug-free approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to manage labor pain and reduce unnecessary C-sections.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-site study with 90 participants, so results may not apply widely. Pain relief is subjective and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LABOR PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lady Wallingdon Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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