Mirror, mirror on the bed: could it ease labor pain?
NCT ID NCT07659249
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether placing a mirror at the foot of the delivery bed helps first-time mothers during the pushing stage of labor. Researchers want to see if seeing the baby's progress reduces pain, increases feelings of support and control, and shortens the pushing phase. Eighty women will be randomly assigned to either use the mirror or receive standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- perineal mirror (device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple mirror could help women feel more in control and supported during childbirth, and may shorten the pushing phase.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. The mirror may not make a meaningful difference, and results may not apply to all births.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Düzce Atatürk State Hospital
Düzce, Turkey (Türkiye)
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