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NCT06626958 Stress Ball Used in the Active Phase of Labor on Labor Pain and Birth Comfort

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NCT ID NCT06626958
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Ataturk University
Condition Labor Pain
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 140 participants
Start Date 2024-11-25
Primary Completion 2025-03-26

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 40 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Stress Ball

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 140 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-25 with a primary completion date of 2025-03-26.

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Brief Summary

The aim of the clinical trial is to examine the effect of a stress ball applied to pregnant women during the active phase of labor on labor pain and labor comfort. The effect of the stress ball used in the experimental group on labor pain and labor comfort will be evaluated. The stress ball applied to pregnant women during the active phase of labor minimizes labor pain and increases labor comfort H 0: The stress ball used during the active phase of labor has no effect on labor pain and labor comfort. H 1: The stress ball used during the active phase of labor increases labor pain and labor comfort. The researchers will monitor the pregnant women from the time the cervical dilation is 3-4 cm (from the active phase of labor) until the cervical dilation is 8-9 cm and the experimental group will be asked to use the stress ball. Routine application will be made to the control group. The pain during labor of the experimental and control groups will be evaluated with the VAS scale. After the birth, the labor comfort scale will be applied to measure labor comfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Vaginal birth * Pregnant women between the ages of 18-40 Exclusion Criteria: * Risky pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sibel ÖZTÜRK, PhD

✉ sblsbl0606@gmail.com

📞 +90442231

Principal Investigator

Mihriban Elmas

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

mihriban.elmas@icloud.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06626958 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Labor Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06626958 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06626958 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sblsbl0606@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06626958 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Muş, Turkey (Türkiye).

Who is sponsoring the NCT06626958 clinical trial?

NCT06626958 is sponsored by Ataturk University. The principal investigator is Mihriban Elmas at mihriban.elmas@icloud.com. The trial plans to enroll 140 participants.

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