White noise during labor may ease pain and stress, study finds
NCT ID NCT07575594
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether listening to white noise or having quiet time during labor can reduce pain, stress, and improve satisfaction. Researchers studied 159 first-time mothers in Turkey, exposing them to white noise or quiet time at specific points during active labor. The goal was to see if these simple, non-drug approaches could make childbirth a more positive experience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- White noise exposure and quiet time
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple, drug-free techniques could offer a low-cost way to ease pain and stress during childbirth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 159 participants, so results may not apply to all women. White noise may not work for everyone and could be distracting for some.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Esenler Women's and Children's Diseases Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)