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Cherry pits and showers: surprising new weapon against labor pain?

NCT ID NCT07165405

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether warm sacral massage using cherry pit pouches and partner-assisted showers can reduce pain and improve the birth experience for first-time mothers. 150 women in active labor will be randomly assigned to massage, shower, or standard care. Pain levels and comfort will be measured using surveys.

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Active substance
hot sacral massage with cherry pits and partner-assisted shower
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, drug-free techniques could offer pregnant women more comfort and control during labor without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by expectations. The interventions may not significantly reduce pain for all women.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

150 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Aug 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

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Expectation of spontaneous vaginal delivery * Estimated fetal weight between 2500-4000 grams by ultrasound * Single fetus and cephalic presentation, * Term pregnancy (between 37-42 weeks of gestation) * Being in the active phase of labor (cervical dilation of 4 cm) * No analgesia or anesthesia used during the first stage of labor, * No skin disease or open wound preventing massage or showering Exclusion Criteria: * Having undergone infertility treatment, * Delivery by cesarean section for any reason during labor, * Being multiparous * Having any systemic, chronic, or neurological disease (Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, etc.) * Regular medication use due to any illness, * Active psychiatric treatment (pharmacotherapy/psychotherapy), * Any induction that may affect uterine contractions and dilation, * Any pregnancy complications (such as placenta previa, preeclampsia, premature rupture of membranes, oligohydramnios, and polyhydramnios) * Interventional delivery (forceps, vacuum) * Any problem that hinders communication (such as not knowing Turkish, hearing, speech, and comprehension disorders)

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Conditions

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Labor Pain Pain

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Comfort Experience Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

    Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)

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