LABOR PAIN

This study tests whether simple sensory methods like massage, lavender scent, Turkish music, or watching an aquarium can help lower labor pain and make women more comfortable during childbirth. About 200 pregnant women giving birth vaginally will be randomly assigned to one of th…

This study tests whether a nurse applying pressure to the lower back (sacral area) during contractions can help reduce pain and increase satisfaction for women in labor. About 60 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive either this pressure technique or standard care. …

This study will test whether a sacral massage (a massage on the lower back) can help reduce pain, anxiety, stress, and depression during labor. About 193 first-time mothers with a single, healthy baby will be randomly assigned to receive the massage or standard care. Researchers …

This study tests if a small electrical device called TENS can help manage pain when labor is started artificially. About 132 pregnant women will either get TENS plus usual care or usual care alone. The goal is to see if TENS reduces the need for an epidural or delays when it's ne…

This study follows 140 women after vaginal delivery to see if using epidural pain relief affects how well mothers recover and bond with their babies. Researchers will compare women who chose epidural with those who did not, using questionnaires about recovery quality and bonding.…

This study tests whether a short video of Black women sharing their labor pain experiences can make doctors more empathetic. About 120 providers and patients will take part. The goal is to see if this simple tool builds trust and improves care.

This study looks at whether using a smartphone to monitor a mother's vital signs from a distance is safe when she receives remifentanil for labor pain. Remifentanil can cause breathing problems, so midwives usually must stay in the room. The study will compare 80 women in labor w…

This study tests a new ultrasound device (Accuro 3S) that helps doctors see the spine in real time during epidural or spinal needle placement. The goal is to reduce failed blocks and the need for multiple needle sticks, especially in patients where placement is difficult. About 1…