Stress ball may help women manage labor pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT07451834
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a stress ball during active labor can reduce pain and improve comfort. 78 pregnant women were split into two groups: one used a stress ball during contractions, the other received standard care. Researchers measured pain, comfort, and self-efficacy before and after birth. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug method could help women cope better during labor.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stress ball (handheld device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help women cope with labor pain and feel more in control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 78 participants. The effect may be modest and not apply to all women or birth settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KTO Karatay University
Karatay, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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