Labor PainNCT07392112
Nada Yoga Music Therapy for Pain and Anxiety in Labor
A study testing Nada Yoga music therapy in people with Labor Pain and Yoga, run by Sinop University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. Based on the power analysis (Cohen's d = 0.80, α = 0.05, power = 80%), a total of 52 pregnant women were included, with 26 participants in the intervention group and 26 in the control group. 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
- Labor Pain, Yoga, Music Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Nada Yoga music therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 May 2025to 1 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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
- Having no impairment in communication skills
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
- Being between 37-42 weeks of gestation
- Planning a vaginal delivery
- Having no high-risk factors during pregnancy
- Having a singleton pregnancy
- Having a vertex fetal presentation
Who cannot join
- Individuals with communication problems
- Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study
- Pregnant women before 37 weeks of gestation or after 42 weeks of gestation
- Pregnant women with a planned cesarean delivery
- Pregnant women with gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or other obstetric risk factors
- Those with multiple pregnancies
- Those with non-vertex fetal presentations (e.g., breech, transverse)
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites
Sinop University
Sinop, Sinop, 57000
sinop University
Sinop, Sinop University, 57000
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Nada Yoga Music Therapy on Perceived Pain and Anxiety During the Labor Process
This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. Based on the power analysis (Cohen's d = 0.80, α = 0.05, power = 80%), a total of 52 pregnant women were included, with 26 participants in the intervention group and 26 in the control group. Pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and provided written informed consent were randomly assigned to the groups using a computer-generated randomization method.
The intervention group received Nada Yoga music therapy after admission to the delivery room, and the intervention was continued until birth. The therapy consisted of music compatible with the philosophy of Nada Yoga, including relaxing melodies, mantras, and nature sounds, which were delivered via speakers placed in the labor room. The control group received standard obstetric care.
Data were collected using the Pregnant Woman Information Form, Labor Follow-up Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory.
Read the detailed description
This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The sample size was determined through a power analysis based on an effect size of 0.80 (Cohen's d) obtained from a reference study, a significance level of 5% (α = 0.05), and a statistical power of 80% (1 - β = 0.80). The calculation for two independent groups indicated that a total of 52 pregnant women, with 26 participants in each group (26 in the intervention group and 26 in the control group), were required, and the study was completed with this sample size.
The study was carried out on two independent groups to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy during the labor process. The intervention group consisted of pregnant women who received Nada Yoga music therapy, while the control group comprised pregnant women who received standard obstetric care. Pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and voluntarily agreed to participate provided both verbal and written informed consent, after which they were randomly assigned to the intervention or control groups using a computer-generated randomization method.
Pregnant women in the intervention group received Nada Yoga music therapy after admission to the delivery room. As part of the intervention, a specially selected music playlist consistent with the philosophy of Nada Yoga-including relaxing melodies, mantras, and nature sounds known for their calming effects-was used. The music was delivered through speakers placed in the delivery room, and the intervention was continued uninterrupted from admission until birth. No music therapy was applied to the control group; these participants were followed throughout the labor process solely according to routine obstetric care protocols.
During the implementation of the study, pregnant women admitted to the labor clinic were informed about the aim, scope, and procedures of the research. Prior to the intervention, when cervical dilation reached 4-5 cm, data were collected from both groups using the Pregnant Woman Information Form, the Labor Follow-up Form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain assessment, and the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory.
Following the intervention, data collection was repeated in both groups at different stages of labor. Measurements were conducted during the active phase (cervical dilation of 4-7 cm) and the transition phase (cervical dilation of 8-10 cm). At these stages, the Pregnant Woman Information Form, the Labor Follow-up Form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory were re-administered to assess pain and anxiety levels.
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Yoga, Music Therapy
- Being tested
- Nada Yoga music therapy
- Keywords
- Labor pain, Anxiety, Nada Yoga music therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Labor Pain, Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nada Yoga music therapyOther
Nada Yoga music therapy
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Nada Yoga music therapy | Experimental | Intervention Applied to the Intervention Group
This intervention is a behavioral intervention. Participants in the experimental arm receiPregnant women in the intervention group will receive Nada Yoga music therapy after admission to the delivery room. The intervention will be implemented as follows:
Selected music: A playlist consisting of special melodies, mantras, and nature sounds compatible with the philosophy of Nada Yoga, which have been proven to have a relaxing effect on brain waves, will be used.
Duration of application: Music therapy will continue from the time of admission to the delivery room until birth occurs.
Method of application: During this period, the pregnant women will listen to the music through speakers placed in the labor room.Pregnant women in the intervention group will listen to Nada Yoga music via speakers throughout labor after admission to the delivery room, and their pain and anxiety levels will be assessed using the VAS and the State Anxiety Inventory. Receives: Other: Nada Yoga music therapy |
| Control Group | No intervention | Procedure Applied to the Control Group Pregnant women in the control group will not receive any music therapy, and standard obstetric care procedures will be followed. This group will be monitored throughout the labor process without any additional relaxing music or sound interventions.Pregnant women in the control group will receive only routine obstetric care throughout labor, without any music or additional relaxing interventions, and their pain and anxiety levels will be assessed using the VAS and the State Anxiety Inventory. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Primary Outcome Measure
Before the intervention, when cervical dilatation reached 4-5 cm, the following assessments were conducted in pregnant women in both groups: collection of demographic and obstetric characteristics using the Personal Information Form and Labor Follow-up Form, assessment of pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and measurement of anxiety levels using the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory.
Measured: Before the intervention (when cervical dilatation reached 4-5 cm) and after the intervention during the active (4-7 cm) and transition (8-10 cm) phases of labor
Secondary outcomes (1)
Secondary Outcome Measure
After the intervention, assessments were conducted in both groups during different stages of labor: the active phase (4-7 cm cervical dilatation) and the transition phase (8-10 cm cervical dilatation) VAS This scale, which can be used horizontally or vertically, consists of a 10 cm line. It begins with "No pain" and ends with "Worst possible pain." Participants are asked to mark a point on the scale between 0 and 10 that best represents the pain they perceive Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory It is a self-report instrument consisting of short statements. The inventory is designed to assess an individual's anx.Scores obtained from the State Anxiety Scale theoretically range from 20 to 80. Scores below 36 indicate no anxiety, scores between 37 and 42 indicate mild anxiety, and scores of 42 and above indicate high anxiety.
Measured: Before the intervention (at 4-5 cm cervical dilatation) and after the intervention during the active (4-7 cm) and transition (8-10 cm) phases of labor
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Feb 2026
- Study start1 May 2025
- Primary completion1 Aug 2025
- Study completion1 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Labor PainStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sinop University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Sibel YÜCETÜRK, pHd, Study chair, SinopUniversity
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07392112
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SİNOPU-SİBEL1
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 6 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual patient data obtained in this study will not be shared with other researchers in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the participants.
Publications
Misto, R. (2016). Yoga of Sound music therapy system: techniques acting on autonomic nervous system. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2016.1180115. Misto, R. (2020). Therapeutic Musical Scales: Theory and Practice. , 6, 1-1. https://doi.org/10.21926/OBM.ICM.2102019. Singh, P. (2021). Exploring Current Music Therapy Practices in India. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy. https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v21i3.3246. Sundar, S. (2005). Can Traditional Healing Systems Integrate With Music Therapy -
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Nada Yoga Music Therapy on Perceived Pain and Anxiety During the Labor Process
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07392112
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SİNOPU-SİBEL1
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Yoga, Music Therapy
- Keywords
- Labor pain, Anxiety, Nada Yoga music therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sinop UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Feb 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.
This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. Based on the power analysis (Cohen's d = 0.80, α = 0.05, power = 80%), a total of 52 pregnant women were included, with 26 participants in the intervention group and 26 in the control group. Pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and provided written informed consent were randomly assigned to the groups using a computer-generated randomization method.
The intervention group received Nada Yoga music therapy after admission to the delivery room, and the intervention was continued until birth. The therapy consisted of music compatible with the philosophy of Nada Yoga, including relaxing melodies, mantras, and nature sounds, which were delivered via speakers placed in the labor room. The control group received standard obstetric care.
Data were collected using the Pregnant Woman Information Form, Labor Follow-up Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory.
Detailed description
This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. The sample size was determined through a power analysis based on an effect size of 0.80 (Cohen's d) obtained from a reference study, a significance level of 5% (α = 0.05), and a statistical power of 80% (1 - β = 0.80). The calculation for two independent groups indicated that a total of 52 pregnant women, with 26 participants in each group (26 in the intervention group and 26 in the control group), were required, and the study was completed with this sample size.
The study was carried out on two independent groups to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy during the labor process. The intervention group consisted of pregnant women who received Nada Yoga music therapy, while the control group comprised pregnant women who received standard obstetric care. Pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and voluntarily agreed to participate provided both verbal and written informed consent, after which they were randomly assigned to the intervention or control groups using a computer-generated randomization method.
Pregnant women in the intervention group received Nada Yoga music therapy after admission to the delivery room. As part of the intervention, a specially selected music playlist consistent with the philosophy of Nada Yoga-including relaxing melodies, mantras, and nature sounds known for their calming effects-was used. The music was delivered through speakers placed in the delivery room, and the intervention was continued uninterrupted from admission until birth. No music therapy was applied to the control group; these participants were followed throughout the labor process solely according to routine obstetric care protocols.
During the implementation of the study, pregnant women admitted to the labor clinic were informed about the aim, scope, and procedures of the research. Prior to the intervention, when cervical dilation reached 4-5 cm, data were collected from both groups using the Pregnant Woman Information Form, the Labor Follow-up Form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain assessment, and the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory.
Following the intervention, data collection was repeated in both groups at different stages of labor. Measurements were conducted during the active phase (cervical dilation of 4-7 cm) and the transition phase (cervical dilation of 8-10 cm). At these stages, the Pregnant Woman Information Form, the Labor Follow-up Form, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory were re-administered to assess pain and anxiety levels.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Nada Yoga music therapy | Experimental | Other: Nada Yoga music therapyIntervention Applied to the Intervention Group This intervention is a behavioral intervention. Participants in the experimental arm receiPregnant women in the intervention group will receive Nada Yoga music therapy after admission to the delivery room. The intervention will be implemented as follows: Selected music: A playlist consisting of special melodies, mantras, and nature sounds compatible with the philosophy of Nada Yoga, which have been proven to have a relaxing effect on brain waves, will be used. Duration of application: Music therapy will continue from the time of admission to the delivery room until birth occurs. Method of application: During this period, the pregnant women will listen to the music through speakers placed in the labor room.Pregnant women in the intervention group will listen to Nada Yoga music via speakers throughout labor after admission to the delivery room, and their pain and anxiety levels will be assessed using the VAS and the State Anxiety Inventory. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Procedure Applied to the Control Group Pregnant women in the control group will not receive any music therapy, and standard obstetric care procedures will be followed. This group will be monitored throughout the labor process without any additional relaxing music or sound interventions.Pregnant women in the control group will receive only routine obstetric care throughout labor, without any music or additional relaxing interventions, and their pain and anxiety levels will be assessed using the VAS and the State Anxiety Inventory. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Having no impairment in communication skills
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
- Being between 37-42 weeks of gestation
- Planning a vaginal delivery
- Having no high-risk factors during pregnancy
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Individuals with communication problems
- Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study
- Pregnant women before 37 weeks of gestation or after 42 weeks of gestation
- Pregnant women with a planned cesarean delivery
- Pregnant women with gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or other obstetric risk factors
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nada Yoga music therapyNada Yoga music therapy | Other | Nada Yoga music therapy |
Primary outcome
Primary Outcome Measure
Time frame: Before the intervention (when cervical dilatation reached 4-5 cm) and after the intervention during the active (4-7 cm) and transition (8-10 cm) phases of labor
Before the intervention, when cervical dilatation reached 4-5 cm, the following assessments were conducted in pregnant women in both groups: collection of demographic and obstetric characteristics using the Personal Information Form and Labor Follow-up Form, assessment of pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and measurement of anxiety levels using the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory.
1 secondary outcome
Secondary Outcome Measure
Time frame: Before the intervention (at 4-5 cm cervical dilatation) and after the intervention during the active (4-7 cm) and transition (8-10 cm) phases of labor
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Feb 2026.
- Results publicationMisto, R. (2016). Yoga of Sound music therapy system: techniques acting on autonomic nervous system. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2016.1180115. Misto, R. (2020). Therapeutic Musical Scales: Theory and Practice. , 6, 1-1. https://doi.org/10.21926/OBM.ICM.2102019. Singh, P. (2021). Exploring Current Music Therapy Practices in India. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy. https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v21i3.3246. Sundar, S. (2005). Can Traditional Healing Systems Integrate With Music Therapy -
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual patient data obtained in this study will not be shared with other researchers in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the participants.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sibel YÜCETÜRK, pHd study chair
SinopUniversity
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nada Yoga music therapy in people with Labor Pain and Yoga, run by Sinop University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 7 inclusion and 7 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Primary Outcome Measure (time frame: Before the intervention (when cervical dilatation reached 4-5 cm) and after the intervention during the active (4-7 cm) and transition (8-10 cm) phases of labor). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07392112, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 6 Feb 2026.