Breathing away the pain: pranayama after C-Section studied
NCT ID NCT07329309
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if simple breathing exercises (pranayama) can reduce pain and improve comfort for women after a cesarean section. About 100 women who had a planned C-section and feel at least moderate pain will be asked to do these exercises. The goal is to see if this drug-free method can be a helpful addition to standard postpartum care.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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Other sponsor
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergone a caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia * Reported a post-operative pain level of at least 4 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) * Knowledge of Turkish * Ability to communicate effectively with the research team * Volunteer to participate in the study and provide written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Having given birth by emergency caesarean section * Presence of pregnancy complications (e.g. pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta praevia) * History of chronic pain or analgesic dependence * Requirement for admission to the intensive care unit in the early postoperative period * Need for additional surgical intervention * Development of significant intraoperative or postoperative complications * Refusal to exercise or intolerance to exercise * Failure to comply with study procedures * Withdrawal of consent * Incomplete follow-up * Development of a new medical condition during the study that could affect the results
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Locations
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Kto Karatay University
RECRUITINGKonya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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