AI and relaxation techniques tested to ease postpartum pain
NCT ID NCT07445711
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether guided imagery (a relaxation technique) and AI-generated videos can reduce pain during uterine involution checks—the process where the uterus shrinks back after birth. About 150 new mothers who had a vaginal delivery will be randomly assigned to listen to a guided imagery audio, watch an AI-powered video, or receive standard care. Their pain and vital signs will be measured to see if these non-drug methods help.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- guided imagery and AI-assisted video
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer new mothers a safe, non-drug way to ease pain during postpartum checks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (150 participants) testing a technique, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all women, and the effect on pain might be minimal.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Postpartum women aged 18 years and older. * Obstetric History: Primiparous women who have had a vaginal delivery. * Procedure: Presence of an episiotomy during vaginal delivery. * Physical Condition: Absence of physical conditions (e.g., postpartum hemorrhage, risk of sepsis) that would interfere with the safe assessment of uterine involution or the implementation of interventions. * Technological Competence: Ability to participate in guided imagery and AI-powered video interventions, including the seamless use of digital equipment such as headphones and goggles. * Consent: Voluntarily agreeing to participate and signing the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Medication: Use of analgesic or opioid medications within the last 4-6 hours. * Mental Health: History of or current mental health disorders, such as anxiety or depression. * Medical Urgency: Requiring intensive care treatment or experiencing medical emergencies during hospitalization. * Neonatal Status: Having a newborn admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). * Chronic Illness: Diagnosis of any chronic disease. * Study Continuity: Inability to continue the study for any reason (e.g., withdrawal due to medical emergencies). * Psychological History: Having received or currently receiving psychotherapy or psychological interventions. * Communication Barriers: Language barriers or communication difficulties that prevent the accurate application of research tools. * Sensory Impairments: Presence of visual or auditory impairments.
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