New stanford study tests simple class to boost C-Section recovery
NCT ID NCT07192718
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study at Stanford tests whether a one-time pain relief skills session (Empowered Relief) plus educational videos on sleep, mental health, and other topics can improve overall recovery 12 weeks after a cesarean delivery. The study will enroll 60 women scheduled for a C-section. The main goal is to see if women find the program useful and easy to complete, not yet to prove it works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Empowered Relief (a one-session pain relief skills class) and educational videos on postpartum recovery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help women recover better after C-section.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (60 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to all women.
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States