Getting PregnantNCT07371039
Sacral Pressure During Labor: Effects on Pain and Maternal Satisfaction
A study testing manual pressure application in people with Getting Pregnant and Labor Pain, run by Izmir Kavram Vocational School.
Trial summary
The study will be conducted with pregnant women in the active and transitional phases of labor. In the intervention group, sacral pressure will be applied during contractions, while the control group will receive routine clinical care. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Getting Pregnant, Labor Pain, Intrapartum Period
- What is being tested?
- manual pressure application
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2026to 20 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 years or older
- Singleton pregnancy
- Cephalic (vertex) presentation
- Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks
Who cannot join
- Illiterate in Turkish
- Presence of chronic disease(s)
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Effects of a Nurse-Led Sacral Pressure Intervention During Labor on Pain Perception and Maternal Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The study will be conducted with pregnant women in the active and transitional phases of labor. In the intervention group, sacral pressure will be applied during contractions, while the control group will receive routine clinical care. Perceived labor pain and maternal satisfaction will be assessed throughout the labor process
- Conditions
- Getting Pregnant, Labor Pain, Intrapartum Period, 37-42 Weeks of Gestation, Singleton Fetus, Aged 18 Years or Older
- Being tested
- manual pressure application
- Keywords
- pregnant, labor pain, intrapartum period, nursing practices, clinical intervention
- Medical subject headings
- Labor Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
manual pressure applicationOther
Pressure application using the metacarpal bone of one hand on the S4-S5 bones was planned.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Sacral massage applied to the S4-S5 bones | Experimental | Pressure will be applied to minimize the mother's pain in order to facilitate contractions. Receives: Other: manual pressure application |
| routine clinical practice | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The VAS Pain Scale
Measured: Average: 1 year
Secondary outcomes (1)
The Intrapartum Period Satisfaction Form
Measured: Average: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Apr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Getting PregnantStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Kavram Vocational School
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ayşegül Muslu, Izmir Kavram Vocational School
- Investigators
- AYSEGÜL MUSLU, Principal investigator, izmir kavram vocation
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07371039
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E1881
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 14 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of a Nurse-Led Sacral Pressure Intervention During Labor on Pain Perception and Maternal Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07371039
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E1881
- Conditions
- Getting Pregnant, Labor Pain, Intrapartum Period, 37-42 Weeks of Gestation, Singleton Fetus, Aged 18 Years or Older
- Keywords
- pregnant, labor pain, intrapartum period, nursing practices, clinical intervention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Kavram Vocational SchoolUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study will be conducted with pregnant women in the active and transitional phases of labor. In the intervention group, sacral pressure will be applied during contractions, while the control group will receive routine clinical care. Perceived labor pain and maternal satisfaction will be assessed throughout the labor process
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Sacral massage applied to the S4-S5 bones | Experimental | Other: manual pressure applicationPressure will be applied to minimize the mother's pain in order to facilitate contractions. |
| routine clinical practice | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged 18 years or older
- Singleton pregnancy
- Cephalic (vertex) presentation
- Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Illiterate in Turkish
- Presence of chronic disease(s)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| manual pressure applicationPressure application using the metacarpal bone of one hand on the S4-S5 bones was planned. | Other | Sacral massage applied to the S4-S5 bones |
Primary outcome
The VAS Pain Scale
Time frame: Average: 1 year
1 secondary outcome
The Intrapartum Period Satisfaction Form
Time frame: Average: 1 year
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
AYSEGÜL MUSLU principal investigator
izmir kavram vocation
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing manual pressure application in people with Getting Pregnant and Labor Pain, run by Izmir Kavram Vocational School.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact AYSEGÜL MUSLU, Phd (+90444 9 134, aysegulmuslu777@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The VAS Pain Scale (time frame: Average: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jan 2026.