LABOR PAIN

This study is testing whether a nurse applying pressure to the lower back during contractions helps reduce labor pain and makes the birth experience more satisfying. It will involve 60 pregnant women in active labor. One group will receive this pressure technique, while the other…

This study is testing whether a TENS device, which uses mild electrical pulses through skin pads, can help manage pain during labor induction. Researchers will enroll 132 pregnant women undergoing induction and randomly assign them to receive either the TENS device plus standard …

This study aims to see if a sacral (lower back) massage can help reduce pain, anxiety, stress, and depression during labor. It will involve about 193 first-time mothers in spontaneous labor. Researchers will compare the experiences of women who receive the massage to those who do…

This study aims to see if simple sensory methods can help women feel less pain and more comfort during labor. Researchers will test massage, lavender scent, special music, and watching an aquarium video, comparing them to standard care. About 200 women planning a vaginal birth wi…

This study aims to see if remote monitoring of vital signs using a smartphone is safe for women using remifentanil pain relief during labor. It will compare outcomes when a midwife stays in the room constantly versus when they can leave for short breaks while monitoring the mothe…