Chewing gum and music may soothe pain during stitches after birth

NCT ID NCT07323758

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will test whether listening to music or chewing sugar-free gum can reduce pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair—the stitching of a cut made during childbirth. Sixty women who have a vaginal birth with an episiotomy will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: music, gum chewing, or standard care. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and satisfaction using standard surveys.

What this could mean

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Active substance: music and gum chewing
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer simple, drug-free ways to ease pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The interventions are brief and effects may be modest.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Pain Patient Satisfaction

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ANXIETY PAIN PATIENT SATISFACTION

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