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New treatment option for Labor Pain
Official title Effects of Pilates Ball and Sacral Massage Applications on Labor Pain, Labor Duration and Childbirth Satisfaction
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06927531
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- As researchers, we believe that Pilates ball and manual sacral massage applications can be easily and cost-free applied in maternity clinics in our country. For all these reasons, this study was planned as a randomized controlled study to evaluate the effects of Pilates ball and sacral massage applications in labor on labor pain, labor duration, and labor satisfaction.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 35, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Pregnant women over 18 years old and under 35 years old
- Term pregnancies (38-41 weeks gestation)
- Primiparous
- Those with a single live fetus
- Vertex development
You likely can't join if
- Indications for Caesarean section (such as presentation disorder, breech presentation)
- Those who underwent induction
- Those whose labor duration was shorter than 1 hour or longer than 8 hours
- Those who underwent vacuum forceps or shoulder insertion
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pregnant women over 18 years old and under 35 years old
- Term pregnancies (38-41 weeks gestation)
- Primiparous
- Those with a single live fetus
- Vertex development
- Those who do not have any risk factors during pregnancy (Dermatological disease, Preeclampsia, active membrane rupture, oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios, gestational diabetes, placental anomalies, intrauterine growth...
- Those who do not have any obstacles for Pilates ball application
- Those who do not have any chronic diseases (Hypertension, DM, ...)
- Those in the active phase of labor, those who have at least 1 hour of labor follow-up
- Pregnant women who voluntarily accept to participate in the study
- Indications for Caesarean section (such as presentation disorder, breech presentation)
- Those who underwent induction
- Those whose labor duration was shorter than 1 hour or longer than 8 hours
- Those who underwent vacuum forceps or shoulder insertion
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Şehitkamil, Gazi̇antep, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Şehitkamil, Gazi̇antep, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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