LaborNCT07571785
Showering During Labor
A study testing Showering During Labor in people with Labor and Childbirth, run by Nilgun Avci at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study examined whether showering during labor affects pain, anxiety, comfort, satisfaction, and labor outcomes in women undergoing vaginal birth. Non-pharmacological methods are commonly used to support women during labor, and warm showering may help reduce discomfort and emotional distress during the labor… 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, Childbirth
- What is being tested?
- Showering During Labor
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 94 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2022to 30 Aug 2022
- 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
- Women admitted to the labor unit during the study period
- Term pregnancy (37-41 weeks)
- Planned vaginal birth
- Cervical dilation greater than 5 cm
- Volunteered to participate and provided informed consent
Who cannot join
- Inability to communicate in Turkish
- Hearing or mental health conditions
- Conversion from vaginal birth to cesarean section
- Age under 18 years
- High-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, diabetes, hypertension, multiple pregnancy, placental abnormalities)
- Use of epidural anesthesia
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
State Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Istanbul
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010
About this study
Official title: Effects of Showering During Labor on Pain, Anxiety, Comfort, Satisfaction, and Labor Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study examined whether showering during labor affects pain, anxiety, comfort, satisfaction, and labor outcomes in women undergoing vaginal birth. Non-pharmacological methods are commonly used to support women during labor, and warm showering may help reduce discomfort and emotional distress during the labor process.
In this randomized controlled trial, pregnant women in active labor were assigned either to a shower group or to a control group receiving routine labor care. Women in the shower group were allowed to shower during labor under standardized conditions, while the control group received routine intrapartum care without showering. Pain and anxiety levels were assessed repeatedly during labor, while comfort and birth satisfaction were evaluated during and after birth using validated measurement tools.
The results of this study aim to contribute to evidence-based intrapartum care practices by evaluating the role of showering as a supportive intervention during labor.
- Conditions
- Labor, Childbirth
- Being tested
- Showering During Labor
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Showering During LaborBehavioural
Participants were allowed to shower during active labor (cervical dilation >5 cm) in a private bathroom within the labor room. Showering was permitted at the participant's preference, for at least 20 minutes per session, with water temperature maintained between 35-40°C. Safety measures were implemented, including accompaniment by a companion or researcher.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Shower During Labor | Experimental | Participants were allowed to shower during active labor (cervical dilation >5 cm) in a private bathroom within the labor room. Showering was permitted at the participant's preference, for at least 20 minutes per session, with water temperature maintained between 35-40°C. Safety measures were implemented, including accompaniment by a companion or researcher. Receives: Behavioral: Showering During Labor |
| Control: Routine Labor Care | No intervention | Participants received routine intrapartum care without showering during labor. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Labor Pain Intensity
Pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) during labor.
Measured: Every 2 hours during labor (up to 8 hours) and immediately before and after each shower session during the same labor admission.
Secondary outcomes (6)
Anxiety Level During Labor
Anxiety assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) during labor.
Measured: Every 2 hours during labor (up to 8 hours) and immediately before and after each shower session during the same labor admission.
Maternal Comfort During Labor
Maternal comfort assessed using the Childbirth Comfort Questionnaire.
Measured: At 10 minutes after the first shower session during active labor
Birth Satisfaction
Birth satisfaction assessed using the Birth Satisfaction Scale.
Measured: 2 hours postpartum.
Duration of Labor
Total duration of labor measured in hours, obtained from clinical records.
Measured: From admission to the labor unit until delivery.
Mode of Delivery
Type of delivery (vaginal or cesarean) recorded from clinical records.
Measured: At delivery.
Use of Obstetric Interventions
Use of obstetric interventions (e.g., induction, augmentation, episiotomy) recorded from clinical records.
Measured: During labor and recorded at delivery.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 May 2026
- Study start1 Mar 2022
- Primary completion30 Aug 2022
- Study completion30 Aug 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for LaborStudies 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
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 94 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nilgun Avci
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Nilgun Avci, Biruni University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07571785
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Showering During Labor
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 6 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 6 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Showering During Labor on Pain, Anxiety, Comfort, Satisfaction, and Labor Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07571785
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Showering During Labor
- Conditions
- Labor, Childbirth
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 94 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nilgun AvciUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 May 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 examined whether showering during labor affects pain, anxiety, comfort, satisfaction, and labor outcomes in women undergoing vaginal birth. Non-pharmacological methods are commonly used to support women during labor, and warm showering may help reduce discomfort and emotional distress during the labor process.
In this randomized controlled trial, pregnant women in active labor were assigned either to a shower group or to a control group receiving routine labor care. Women in the shower group were allowed to shower during labor under standardized conditions, while the control group received routine intrapartum care without showering. Pain and anxiety levels were assessed repeatedly during labor, while comfort and birth satisfaction were evaluated during and after birth using validated measurement tools.
The results of this study aim to contribute to evidence-based intrapartum care practices by evaluating the role of showering as a supportive intervention during labor.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Shower During Labor | Experimental | Behavioral: Showering During LaborParticipants were allowed to shower during active labor (cervical dilation >5 cm) in a private bathroom within the labor room. Showering was permitted at the participant's preference, for at least 20 minutes per session, with water temperature maintained between 35-40°C. Safety measures were implemented, including accompaniment by a companion or researcher. |
| Control: Routine Labor Care | No intervention | –Participants received routine intrapartum care without showering during labor. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Women admitted to the labor unit during the study period
- Term pregnancy (37-41 weeks)
- Planned vaginal birth
- Cervical dilation greater than 5 cm
- Volunteered to participate and provided informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Inability to communicate in Turkish
- Hearing or mental health conditions
- Conversion from vaginal birth to cesarean section
- Age under 18 years
- High-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, diabetes, hypertension, multiple pregnancy, placental abnormalities)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Showering During LaborParticipants were allowed to shower during active labor (cervical dilation >5 cm) in a private bathroom within the labor room. Showering was permitted at the participant's preference, for at least 20 minutes per session, with water temperature maintained between 35-40°C. Safety measures were implemented, including accompaniment by a companion or researcher. | Behavioural | Shower During Labor |
Primary outcome
Labor Pain Intensity
Time frame: Every 2 hours during labor (up to 8 hours) and immediately before and after each shower session during the same labor admission.
Pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) during labor.
6 secondary outcomes
Anxiety Level During Labor
Time frame: Every 2 hours during labor (up to 8 hours) and immediately before and after each shower session during the same labor admission.
Maternal Comfort During Labor
Time frame: At 10 minutes after the first shower session during active labor
Birth Satisfaction
Time frame: 2 hours postpartum.
Duration of Labor
Time frame: From admission to the labor unit until delivery.
Mode of Delivery
Time frame: At delivery.
Use of Obstetric Interventions
Time frame: During labor and recorded at delivery.
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 May 2026.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Showering During Labor in people with Labor and Childbirth, run by Nilgun Avci at 1 site 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 5 inclusion and 6 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 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site 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?
Labor Pain Intensity (time frame: Every 2 hours during labor (up to 8 hours) and immediately before and after each shower session during the same labor admission.). 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 6 May 2026.