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Relax your way through labor? study tests simple exercise program

NCT ID NCT07090902

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a childbirth preparation program that includes progressive muscle relaxation exercises could help pregnant women with labor pain, their preferred delivery method, and breastfeeding comfort. Forty pregnant women participated, with one group receiving the relaxation program and the other standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could make childbirth easier and more comfortable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Progressive Relaxation-Based Childbirth Preparation Program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help pregnant women manage labor pain and feel more comfortable breastfeeding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The relaxation program may not significantly change birth preferences or pain levels.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 49 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged between 18 and 49 years * Currently pregnant * Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent * Able to attend the planned training sessions regularly * No complications during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum for themselves or their newborn Exclusion Criteria: * Not within the age range of 18-49 * Not currently pregnant * Fails to complete study questionnaires or withdraws from the study * Has communication difficulties or cognitive impairment * Fails to attend training sessions regularly * Has open wounds or allergic skin conditions * Develops postpartum complications (e.g., bleeding, infection, fever) * Has cardiac arrhythmia or uses a pacemaker * Diagnosed with conditions such as epilepsy or pre-eclampsia * Has kidney or liver disease * Previously practiced progressive muscle relaxation techniques * Is morbidly obese (BMI \> 40) * Uses chronic opioids, antidepressants, or psychoactive medications

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Conditions

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Breast Feeding Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breastfeeding Labor pain Pregnancy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Samsun, Karabük Province, 78500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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