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Soothing senses: new study tests Drug-Free labor pain relief

NCT ID NCT07248787

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether simple sensory methods—sacral massage, lavender aromatherapy, Turkish music, or watching an aquarium—can reduce labor pain and increase comfort and satisfaction in 200 women giving birth vaginally. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these four interventions or standard care. Researchers will measure pain at different stages of labor, comfort, and birth satisfaction to find which method works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sacral massage, lavender aromatherapy, Turkish makam music, aquarium visual stimulation
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, drug-free methods could offer pregnant women more options to manage labor pain and improve their birth experience.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (200 participants) comparing several interventions, so results may not apply broadly. Pain relief from these methods is likely modest and varies by individual.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women aged 18 to 40 years * Gestational age ≥ 37 weeks (term pregnancy) * Singleton pregnancy with cephalic presentation * Expected vaginal delivery * Cervical dilation of at least 3 cm at hospital admission * Able to communicate in Turkish and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa, fetal distress) * History of cesarean section or uterine surgery * Use of epidural, spinal anesthesia, or opioid analgesics during labor * Visual, auditory, or olfactory impairments that may affect perception of the interventions * Allergy or sensitivity to lavender oil * Emergency cesarean section or any complication requiring medical intervention * Refusal or withdrawal of consent at any stage

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Conditions

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Labor Pain

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Birth satisfaction Labor pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kütahya City Hospital

    Kütahya, 25000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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