Healing hands: simple touch eases birth pain and fear

NCT ID NCT06426329

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

Summary

This study looked at whether therapeutic touch—a gentle, non-invasive hand technique—given during vaginal birth can lower pain, anxiety, and feelings of a traumatic birth. Sixty-six pregnant women with low-risk pregnancies took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and traumatic birth perception using standard scales. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could make childbirth more comfortable and less stressful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sukran Ertekin Pinar

    Sivas, Turkey, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)