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A gentle forehead touch during labor: could it reduce pain and anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07783776

Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether acupressure applied to the Yintang point—a spot on the forehead—can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve satisfaction during childbirth. About 104 first-time mothers in active labor will receive either Yintang acupressure or a light touch at a non-therapeutic spot. Researchers will compare labor duration, pain intensity, anxiety levels, and childbirth satisfaction between the two groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Yintang acupressure (manual pressure applied to the Yintang point during labor)
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, drug-free technique could offer a low-cost way to ease labor pain and anxiety and improve childbirth satisfaction for first-time mothers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the sham control may not fully rule out a placebo effect. Results may not apply to all women or settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

104 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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* Primiparous women * Aged 18 years or older * In the active phase of labor with cervical dilation of 5-6 cm at enrollment * Term singleton pregnancy * Fetus in cephalic presentation * No known fetal congenital anomaly * Intact and healthy skin at the forehead area where acupressure or sham light touch will be applied * Able and willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known sensitivity or intolerance to acupressure or touch at the application site * Use of pharmacological pain-control methods before enrollment, including analgesics, sedatives, or epidural analgesia * High-risk pregnancy, including preeclampsia or diabetes * History of a diagnosed neurological or psychiatric disorder * Signs of fetal distress

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Labor Pain

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Anxiety Labor pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İnönü University

    Malatya, 44000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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