Labor AnxietyNCT07792629
Postpartum Effects of Mirror Therapy During Labor
A study testing Mirror Therapy in people with Labor Anxiety and Labor Delivery, run by NURTEN ÖZÇALKAP at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Today, childbirth is considered one of the most physically and psychologically intense experiences in a woman's life. Labor is a critical period during which fear, anxiety, and stress related to childbirth may increase, potentially affecting both the course of labor and postpartum emotional well-being. 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 Anxiety, Labor Delivery, Labor
- What is being tested?
- Mirror Therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 86 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2026to 27 Feb 2027
- 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
- Women aged 18 years or older,
- Able to read and write in Turkish,
- Admitted for vaginal delivery,
- Willing to participate voluntarily in the study,
- Providing written informed consent by signing the "Informed Voluntary Consent Form."
Who cannot join
- Having difficulty communicating,
- Having a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., hypertension, diabetes),
- Experiencing complications during labor or delivery (e.g., emergency cesarean section, fetal distress).
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University
Ağrı, Ağri, 04100
Nurten OZCALKAP, 05059149152, nur_dan044@hotmail.com
About this study
Official title: "Recognize Your Strength: The Effects of Mirror Therapy Applied During Labor on Postpartum Pain, Mood, and Emotional Well-Being: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
Today, childbirth is considered one of the most physically and psychologically intense experiences in a woman's life. Labor is a critical period during which fear, anxiety, and stress related to childbirth may increase, potentially affecting both the course of labor and postpartum emotional well-being. Supportive approaches implemented during this period may contribute to a more positive perception of the childbirth experience and enhance postpartum well-being.
Mirror therapy is a non-pharmacological approach that enables individuals to visually perceive their own bodies and the ongoing process, thereby strengthening self-perception and promoting positive body awareness. The use of mirror therapy during labor may increase women's active participation in the childbirth process and enhance their sense of control. It may also support emotional well-being and reduce negative emotional states during the postpartum period.
Accordingly, this study aims to evaluate the effects of mirror therapy administered during labor on postpartum pain, mood, and emotional well-being. The findings are expected to contribute to strengthening midwifery support during childbirth, integrating non-pharmacological approaches into clinical practice, promoting their wider use, and protecting women's psychological well-being. Thus, the study is expected to provide scientific evidence that may inform midwifery education and practice as well as postpartum care policies.
- Conditions
- Labor Anxiety, Labor Delivery, Labor, Labor Pain and to Reduce Pain
- Being tested
- Mirror Therapy
- Keywords
- Mirror Therapy,, Childbirth,, Mood,, Postpartum
- Medical subject headings
- Labor Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mirror TherapyOther
Mirror Therapy Application
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mirror Therapy | Experimental | Mirror Therapy Application Receives: Other: Mirror Therapy |
| 2 control | No intervention | Routine Care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Descriptive Information Form:
This form was developed by the researchers and includes questions regarding the participants' demographic and obstetric characteristics.
Measured: baseline
Emotional Well-Being Scale: Baseline (before the intervention)
The Psychological Well-Being Scale was developed by Diener et al. (2010) and adapted into Turkish by Telef (2013). The scale consists of eight items within a single-factor structure and is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7. The single-factor structure explains 42% of the total variance, with factor loadings ranging from .54 to .76. The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was reported as .80 (Telef, 2013, p. 381).
Measured: Baseline (before the intervention), Immediately after the intervention
Visual Analog Scale (VAS):
The Visual Analog Scale is a unidimensional instrument used to assess the participant's perceived pain intensity by converting a subjective experience into a quantitative value. The VAS consists of a 100-mm (10-cm) horizontal line, with one endpoint representing "no pain" (0) and the other representing the "worst possible pain" (10). Participants are asked to mark the point on the line that best represents the intensity of their current pain. The distance between the "no pain" endpoint and the participant's mark is measured using a ruler and recorded in centimeters, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. VAS scores are interpreted according to the predefined pain-intensity categories used in the study (Ergin, 2013; Aslan, 2006; Mucuk, 2009).
Measured: Baseline (before the intervention), Immediately after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Aug 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2026
- Primary completion30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion27 Feb 2027 (estimated)
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 AnxietyStudies 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
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 86 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- NURTEN ÖZÇALKAP
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, NURTEN ÖZÇALKAP, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
- Investigators
- BÜŞRA YAĞLU, Midwife, Principal investigatorNurten OZCALKAP, asisst. prof, Study director, Agri Ibrahim Cecen UniversityGizem Barakanlı, Midwife, Study chair
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07792629
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026/227
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 24 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
• Diener, E., Wirtz, D., Tov, W., Kim-Prieto, C., Choi, D., Oishi, S., & Biswas-Diener, R. (2009). New measures of well-being: Flourishing and positive and negative feelings. Social Indicators Research, 97(2), 143-156.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 1 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- "Recognize Your Strength: The Effects of Mirror Therapy Applied During Labor on Postpartum Pain, Mood, and Emotional Well-Being: A Randomized Controlled Trial"
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07792629
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026/227
- Conditions
- Labor Anxiety, Labor Delivery, Labor, Labor Pain and to Reduce Pain
- Keywords
- Mirror Therapy,, Childbirth,, Mood,, Postpartum
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 86 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- NURTEN ÖZÇALKAPUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 27 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Aug 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.
Today, childbirth is considered one of the most physically and psychologically intense experiences in a woman's life. Labor is a critical period during which fear, anxiety, and stress related to childbirth may increase, potentially affecting both the course of labor and postpartum emotional well-being. Supportive approaches implemented during this period may contribute to a more positive perception of the childbirth experience and enhance postpartum well-being.
Mirror therapy is a non-pharmacological approach that enables individuals to visually perceive their own bodies and the ongoing process, thereby strengthening self-perception and promoting positive body awareness. The use of mirror therapy during labor may increase women's active participation in the childbirth process and enhance their sense of control. It may also support emotional well-being and reduce negative emotional states during the postpartum period.
Accordingly, this study aims to evaluate the effects of mirror therapy administered during labor on postpartum pain, mood, and emotional well-being. The findings are expected to contribute to strengthening midwifery support during childbirth, integrating non-pharmacological approaches into clinical practice, promoting their wider use, and protecting women's psychological well-being. Thus, the study is expected to provide scientific evidence that may inform midwifery education and practice as well as postpartum care policies.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mirror Therapy | Experimental | Other: Mirror TherapyMirror Therapy Application |
| 2 control | No intervention | –Routine Care |
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 aged 18 years or older,
- Able to read and write in Turkish,
- Admitted for vaginal delivery,
- Willing to participate voluntarily in the study,
- Providing written informed consent by signing the "Informed Voluntary Consent Form."
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having difficulty communicating,
- Having a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., hypertension, diabetes),
- Experiencing complications during labor or delivery (e.g., emergency cesarean section, fetal distress).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror TherapyMirror Therapy Application | Other | 1 Mirror Therapy |
Primary outcome
Descriptive Information Form:
Time frame: baseline
This form was developed by the researchers and includes questions regarding the participants' demographic and obstetric characteristics.
Emotional Well-Being Scale: Baseline (before the intervention)
Time frame: Baseline (before the intervention), Immediately after the intervention
The Psychological Well-Being Scale was developed by Diener et al. (2010) and adapted into Turkish by Telef (2013). The scale consists of eight items within a single-factor structure and is rated on a 7-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 to 7. The single-factor structure explains 42% of the total variance, with factor loadings ranging from .54 to .76. The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was reported as .80 (Telef, 2013, p. 381).
Visual Analog Scale (VAS):
Time frame: Baseline (before the intervention), Immediately after the intervention
The Visual Analog Scale is a unidimensional instrument used to assess the participant's perceived pain intensity by converting a subjective experience into a quantitative value. The VAS consists of a 100-mm (10-cm) horizontal line, with one endpoint representing "no pain" (0) and the other representing the "worst possible pain" (10). Participants are asked to mark the point on the line that best represents the intensity of their current pain. The distance between the "no pain" endpoint and the participant's mark is measured using a ruler and recorded in centimeters, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. VAS scores are interpreted according to the predefined pain-intensity categories used in the study (Ergin, 2013; Aslan, 2006; Mucuk, 2009).
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 1 Sep 2026.
- Results publication• Diener, E., Wirtz, D., Tov, W., Kim-Prieto, C., Choi, D., Oishi, S., & Biswas-Diener, R. (2009). New measures of well-being: Flourishing and positive and negative feelings. Social Indicators Research, 97(2), 143-156.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- 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.
BÜŞRA YAĞLU, Midwife principal investigator
Nurten OZCALKAP, asisst. prof study director
Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
Gizem Barakanlı, Midwife study chair
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mirror Therapy in people with Labor Anxiety and Labor Delivery, run by NURTEN ÖZÇALKAP 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 3 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Sep 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?
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 yağlu (0542 466 58 20, yoret@yoret.org.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Descriptive Information Form: (time frame: baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07792629, 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 1 Sep 2026.