Clinical trials: Pain, Labor
Pregnancy, Vaginal Delivery
The Effect of Therapeutic Touch at Birth on Pain, Birth Duration, Traumatic Birth Perception and Anxiety
Aim: This study was planned to determine the effect of therapeutic touch applied at birth on pain, birth duration, traumatic birth perception and anxiety.
- Trial name
- NCT06426329
- Testing
- Therapeutic Touch
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
Birth, First, Labor Pain
Effects of Yoga and Meditation on The Birth Process
Introduction: Today it is seen that women lose their birthing strength, give the control to healthcare personnel during labour and the rate of c-section or interventional labour is increasing.
- Conditions
- Birth, First, Labor Pain, State Anxiety, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT04883541
- Testing
- yoga and meditation, Birth preparation training
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Low Back Pain, Pregnancy
The Effect of Kinesio Taping During Labor on Low Back Pain, Vaginal Birth Self-Efficacy, Postpartum Comfort Perception, and Newborn Apgar Scores
The Kinesio Taping® technique and Kinesio Tex® tape were invented by Japanese chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. in 1973. Developed by Kenzo Kase.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Pregnancy, Midwifery, Birth Self-efficacy
- Trial name
- kinesio tape (NCT07459231)
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Pelvic Pain
Impact of Thermotherapy During Childbirth on Postpartum Perineal Pain (PERISAFE)
Perineal pain is common after vaginal birth. Thermotherapy might be effective to limit postpartum perineal pain, thanks to the effects of local heating or cooling application.
- Trial name
- PERISAFE (NCT04778631)
- Testing
- Heat therapy, Cryotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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
Labor Pain
Spinal Sufentanil for Obstetric Analgesia
Background: This descriptive study was designed to evaluate effects and adverse effects of spinal sufentanil for relief of labor pain in primi- and multiparous women.
- Trial name
- NCT04141527
- Testing
- Spinal analgesia
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University
Low Back Pain
Subcutaneous Sterile Water Injection for Relief of Low Back Pain
To compare the effect of subcutenous sterile water injection technique with the subcutaneous saline injection technique in the degree and duration of low back pain-relieving during childbirth
- Trial name
- NCT02813330
- Testing
- Subcutaneous sterile water injection, saline injection
- Volunteers
- 336 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Woman's Health University Hospital, Egypt
Labor Pain
Intermittent Automated Devices for Labor Analgesia in Emilia Romagna
The study aims to determine whether the use of automated intermittent devices for labor analgesia could prevent the increase of instrumental deliveries, with same analgesia.
- Trial name
- PA-RER (NCT02710877)
- Testing
- Programmed Intermittent bolus, Manual epidural bolus, Levobupivacaine
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 671 people
- Sponsor
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Anxiety, Labor Pain
The Effect of Exposure to an Informative Video on Maternal Anxiety
Stress and anxiety during childbirth have negative consequence on both mother and fetus. Previous studies have learned the effect of several intervention to reduce anxiety during labor- such as music and foot reflexology.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Labor Pain, Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT04136301
- Testing
- Informative Video group
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wolfson Medical Center
Pain
The Effects of the Maternal Voice Combined With Lullaby to Reduce the Heel Puncture Pain in Preterm Infant
In Taiwan, 183,254 newborns were born in 2018, with preterm births accounting for about 8-10%. The preterm infant required frequent medical treatment from birth to hospital discharge, which is accompanied by a painful process…
- Trial name
- NCT05043337
- Testing
- Maternal voice, Lullaby, Maternal voice combined with lullaby
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Occupational Diseases
Impact of Exoskeleton Use on Perceived Effort and Pain During Resident Handling in Nursing Home Care Staff
The EXO 2 study assessed whether daily use of an exoskeleton - a wearable mechanical support device - could reduce physical effort and pain in nursing home care staff who regularly perform resident handling tasks such as bed…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Occupational Diseases, Low Back Pain, Occupational Health
- Trial name
- Exo 2 (NCT07757737)
- Testing
- Passive back-assist exoskeleton (HAPO Version 4)
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LNA SANTE
Labour Pains, Massage
Effect of Nonpharmacological Methods on The Active Phase Of Labour
The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of methods such as exercise and hot showers applied during the active phase of labour on labour pain, labour duration, mode of delivery, newborn health, and the labour…
- Conditions
- Labour Pains, Massage, Exercise
- Trial name
- EFPCMUAPLBO (NCT07060339)
- Testing
- Exercise Programme, Hot Shower Programme, Combined Application (Exercise + Hot Shower)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uskudar University
Epidural Analgesia, Labor Pain
Dexmedetomidine-esketamine-ropivacaine Versus Sufentanil-ropivacaine for Epidural Labor Analgesia
Sufentanil-ropivacaine combination is commonly used for epidural labor anesthesia, but is associated with some adverse events. Dexmedetomidine and esketamine, each has been effectively used for neuraxial anesthesia in combination…
- Conditions
- Epidural Analgesia, Labor Pain, Sufentanil, Dexmedetomidine
- Trial name
- NCT07145775
- Testing
- sufentanil-ropivacaine combination, dexmedetomidine-esketamine-ropivacaine combination 1, dexmedetomidine-esketamine-ropivacaine combination 2
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University First Hospital
Labor Pain
Pain Selective Anesthesia for Labor Mobility (PSALM Study): a Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Lidocaine - Chlorprocaine for Labor Epidural Analgesia
The current "gold standard" epidural analgesia for labor is associated with unwanted side effects, such as motor block (affecting ambulation and the ability to push) and sympathetic blockade (causing maternal hypotension).
- Trial name
- PSALM (NCT06302257)
- Testing
- Chlorprocaine, Lidocaine, Lidocaine-chlorprocaine combination
- Where
- 3 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Pregnancy, No Pregnancy Complications
Effect of Maryam Plant and Surah on Birth Pain, Anxiety and Satisfaction
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effects of spiritual support provided by Virgin Mary's hand plant and Surah Maryam on labor anxiety, labor pain, and satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, No Pregnancy Complications, Cervical Dilatation of 4-6 cm (Early Active Phase), Muslim
- Trial name
- NCT07175337
- Testing
- Surah Maryam group, Virgin Mary's Hand Plant Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
PreTerm Neonate, nCPAP
The Effect of Massage on Preterm Babies
This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study with pre-test post-test design in order to examine the effect of massage on pain, comfort and nutritional status in infants undergoing NCPAP in the NICU…
- Conditions
- PreTerm Neonate, nCPAP, Massage
- Trial name
- NCT06799572
- Testing
- massage
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Özlem BOZBUĞA
Chronic Pain
The Management of Work-Disability Associated With Co-Morbid Pain and Depression: A Feasibility Study
The purpose of the present study was to conduct a preliminary evaluation the feasibility and impact of a risk-targeted behavioral activation intervention for work-disabled individuals with co-morbid pain and depression.
- Trial name
- NCT05174429
- Testing
- Risk-Targeted Behavioral Activation
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prospective Effect of Intravenous Ketorolac on Opioid Use, EBL and Complications Following Cesarean Delivery
In this randomized, double-blind control trial to evaluate the effect of ketorolac given at the time of cord clamp has on estimated blood loss and postcesarean pain control.
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Obstetrical, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Opioid Use, Nonsteroidals (NSAIDs)Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT02509312
- Testing
- Ketorolac
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Neonatal Pain, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Fentanyl Intranasal for Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening in Preterm Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether intranasal fentanyl (a pain medicine given as a nasal spray) can reduce pain and is safe to use during routine eye examinations for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm…
- Conditions
- Neonatal Pain, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), Pain Management, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- FIREFLY (NCT07112430)
- Testing
- Fentanyl Citrate (Intranasal)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Marsha Campbell-Yeo
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Work-Related Condition
Individuals With Chronic Work-related Musculoskeletal Disease a Multidisciplinary Care Program
Rehabilitation for work-related musculoskeletal disorders involves physical, behavioral, psychological treatment and counseling on how to deal with pain and disability.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Work-Related Condition, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05150730
- Testing
- Multi professional care
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Cidade de Sao Paulo