Stress balls may ease labor pain, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07451834
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested whether using a stress ball during active labor helps reduce pain and improve comfort. 78 pregnant women participated, with one group using the stress ball during contractions and the other receiving standard care. Researchers measured pain levels, comfort, and labor progress to see if this simple tool makes a difference.
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KTO Karatay University
Karatay, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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