Simple back massage or water injection could ease labor pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07702773

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two non-drug methods—sacral massage and sterile water injections—to relieve severe lower back pain during childbirth. Both techniques aim to block pain signals by stimulating the sacral area. Researchers will measure pain levels and birth satisfaction in first-time mothers with a single baby in head-down position.

What this could mean

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Active substance: sterile water injection and sacral massage
What this could lead to: If effective, these low-cost, drug-free methods could offer women a safe way to manage labor pain without side effects for mother or baby.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study, and results may not apply to all births. Pain relief is subjective and may vary widely among individuals.

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BIRTH PAIN ALLEVIATION

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Sivas Numune Hospital

Sivas, Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)

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