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Breathe through the pain: student midwives test simple technique for easier labor

NCT ID NCT07357246

Symptom relief Sponsor: Antalya Bilim University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether breathing exercises guided by student midwives during labor could help reduce pain and make the birth experience more satisfying. 90 women in active labor were randomly assigned to either receive guided breathing exercises or standard care. Researchers measured pain levels and birth satisfaction to see if this simple, drug-free approach made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
guided breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple technique could offer a drug-free way to ease labor pain and improve the birth experience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial. Results may not apply to all women or settings, and breathing exercises may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Mar 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years and older Term pregnancy (≥37 weeks of gestation) Singleton pregnancy Planning vaginal birth In the active phase of labor Able to communicate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * High-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa, severe medical complications) Multiple pregnancy Planned cesarean section Use of pharmacological pain relief at admission (e.g., epidural analgesia) Known fetal anomalies Inability to participate in breathing exercises

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Conditions

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Labor Pain

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Childbirth Labor pain and to reduce pain Normal labor

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antalya

    Antalya, 07190, Turkey (Türkiye)

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