Clinical trials: Childbirth Comfort
Nitrous Oxide, Dentistry
Demand-Driven Method for Gas Delivery in a Dental Setting
This study compares two methods of gas delivery in a dental setting: 1) demand-driven (DD) and 2) free-flow (FF). Nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation (NOS) is a common form of minimal sedation for adult and paediatric patients…
- Conditions
- Nitrous Oxide, Dentistry, Drug Delivery System, Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT04305990
- Testing
- Demand-driven delivery method, Free-flow delivery method
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Infant Development, Premature
Hammock Position and Kangaroo Care
This study was planned to evaluate the effectiveness of two positions that may have an effect on pain, stress, comfort and physiological parameters in premature infants.
- Trial name
- NCT06436404
- Testing
- Hammock intervention, Kangaroo care intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Birth
The Effect of Cold Application to the Sacral Area on Labor Comfort:
Purpose: Cold application is considered as an effective alternative treatment for labor comfort because of its low side effects and easy availability.
- Trial name
- NCT05693623
- Testing
- cold application
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emine Yıldırım
Labor and Delivery, Labor Comfort
Effect of Mechanical Massage Cushion on Labor Pain and Comfort
This study was conducted to examine the effect of mechanical massage applied with a mechanical massage cushion during labor on labor pain and comfort. This research is a randomized controlled experimental study.
- Conditions
- Labor and Delivery, Labor Comfort, Labor Pain, Pregnant Women
- Trial name
- NCT07566962
- Testing
- massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tarsus University
Pregnancy, Delivery Care
Effects of Massage and Shower on Birth Experience and Breastfeeding
Study Design This study is a quasi-experimental research designed to examine the effects of massage and warm shower-used as non-pharmacological methods during labor-on birth satisfaction, maternal comfort, and breastfeeding…
- Trial name
- NCT07151144
- Testing
- Massage, Shower
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Preterm Birth Complication, Stress Related Disorder
Effect of Maternal Odor and Kangaroo Care on Serum Cortisol and Comfort Levels in Preterm Infants: a Randomised Trial
Aims and objectives: Studies on stress are generally aimed at young children and infants. However, in the neonatal period, "especially in preterm babies", this issue was not given enough attention and was almost completely…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth Complication, Stress Related Disorder, Cortisol Overproduction
- Trial name
- NCT05607706
- Testing
- Exposure to maternal odor
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Nisantasi University
Pain
The Effect of Dance and Massage Applied by Partners at Birth on Birth Pain, Comfort and Satisfaction
Pregnancy and the moment of birth are important processes that women will remember throughout their lives and will always leave a mark on their lives.
- Trial name
- NCT06179966
- Testing
- Dance group, Massage group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kırklareli University
Labor Pain, Maternal Self-Efficacy
Stress Ball Intervention During Active Labor
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of a stress ball intervention used during the active phase of labor primarily on maternal self-efficacy, while secondarily examining childbirth comfort, labor pain intensity…
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Maternal Self-Efficacy, Childbirth Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT07451834
- Testing
- Stress Ball Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KTO Karatay University
18 Years and Older, Term Pregnancy
The Effect of the World Health Organisation-Based Intrapartum Care Model on Labour Pain, Comfort, Satisfaction and Postpartum Depression
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of the World Health Organization-based intrapartum care model on labour pain, labour comfort, childbirth satisfaction, and postpartum depression.
- Trial name
- WHO-ICARE Tria (NCT07451691)
- Testing
- WHO-ICARE Trial
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Cesarean Section
The Effects of a Head Elevated Ramped Position During Elective Cesarean Delivery After Combined Spinal Epidural (CSE) Anesthesia
This study will randomly allocate 180 women undergoing elective C-sections under combined spinal epidural (CSE) Anesthesia at BC Women's Hospital to one of three groups: Standard Pillow under Head (Control), Head Elevated in…
- Trial name
- NCT01161693
- Testing
- TROOP® elevation pillow
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Pregnancy Related
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Training on Childbirth Fear, Pregnancy Stress, and Comfort in Primiparous Women
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of mindfulness-based self-compassion training provided to primiparous women on fear of childbirth, pregnancy stress, and comfort.
- Trial name
- SelfCompassion (NCT07548528)
- Testing
- self-compassion training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Postpartum Disorder, Massage
Effect of Foot Massage on Postpartum Comfort and Pain Level of the Mothers Who Had Vaginal Birth
Background and Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of foot massage in the postpartum period on the need of receiving analgesic medication after assessing the postpartum comfort and pain status of the mothers who…
- Trial name
- NCT04037202
- Testing
- Foot massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Intestinal Motility, Postpartum Satisfaction
Evaluation the Effects of Chewing Gum
This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of gum chewing in the early postpartum period on bowel function, postpartum comfort, and postpartum satisfaction in women.
- Conditions
- Intestinal Motility, Postpartum Satisfaction, Postpartum Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT07764367
- Testing
- chewing gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Virtual Reality, Birth
Pain Perceived by Women During Episiotomy Repair
This research was carried out to evaluate the effect of video and accompanying music played with virtual reality glasses during episiotomy repair on women's perceived pain, vital signs and postpartum comfort during episiotomy…
- Trial name
- NCT05134376
- Testing
- During Episiotomy Repair, Women Will Be Watching Virtual Reality Glasses Accompanied by Music
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Labor Pain
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses Application on Labor Pain and Comfort in Multiparous Pregnants
One of the non-pharmacological methods used to reduce labor pain in multiparous pregnant women is the application of virtual reality glasses.
- Trial name
- NCT07013227
- Testing
- experimental group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Infant, Premature, Kangaroo Mother Care
Effect of Developmental Care on Comfort, Growth, and Oral Feeding Transition in Preterm Infants
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of kangaroo care combined with maternal voice and fetal positioning on the comfort, growth, and transition to full oral feeding in preterm infants aged 30 to 34 weeks…
- Conditions
- Infant, Premature, Kangaroo Mother Care, Comfort, Feeding
- Trial name
- KCareInfant (NCT07045402)
- Testing
- Kangaroo Care + Maternal Voice + Fetal Position Group, control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Fatigue, Comfort
Hot Showers on Postpartum Fatigue, Mood and Comfort In Women Giving Vaginal Birth
The aim of this study to determine the effect of hot showers on postpartum fatigue, mood and comfort in women giving vaginal birth.
- Conditions
- Fatigue, Comfort, Mood, Postpartum Care
- Trial name
- NCT04848922
- Testing
- Hot shower intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Birth Outcomes, Labor Pain and to Reduce Pain
The Effect of the Intrapartum Care Model Given in Line With WHO Recommendations on the Birth Process and Care
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the intrapartum care model provided in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on labor pain, fear, comfort, duration, oxytocin use and perception of midwifery…
- Conditions
- Birth Outcomes, Labor Pain and to Reduce Pain, Fear of Birth, Birth Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT06681675
- Testing
- The group that applied the Intrapartum Care Model
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Breastfeeding, Lactation Failure
The Effect of Reflexology on Lactation and Postpartum Comfort for Cesarean-delivery Primiparous Mothers
Immediately after cesarean birth, many women suffer from breastfeeding problems due to pain, fatigue, activity intolerance, anesthesia, and delayed onset of lactation.
- Conditions
- Breastfeeding, Lactation Failure, Nursing Caries, Postpartum
- Trial name
- NCT03686319
- Testing
- Reflexology
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Pregnancy, Pregnancy - Labor Monitoring
Effect of Birthing Stool Use During Labor on Birth Comfort, Perceived Support and Control
This study was planned to determine the effect of using a birthing stool during labor on birth comfort, perceived support and control during labor in primiparous pregnant women.
- Trial name
- NCT07895186
- Testing
- birth stool
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University