NCT07168187 The Effect of Reflexology on Time to Delivery During Induction of Labor
| NCT ID | NCT07168187 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Wolfson Medical Center |
| Condition | Reflexology |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 84 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-07 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 84 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-07.
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Brief Summary
This prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of reflexology on maternal anxiety, labor duration, and pain in women undergoing labor induction with an extra-amniotic balloon (EAB). Eligible participants are women with a singleton, term pregnancy, cephalic presentation, intact membranes, and a Bishop score \<6, without prior cesarean delivery or contraindications to vaginal delivery. Participants will be randomized to two groups: an intervention group receiving reflexology by a certified practitioner following EAB placement, and a control group receiving standard care. Maternal anxiety will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) before and after the intervention. Labor duration and pain scores will also be recorded. The study plans to enroll 84 participants over two years. Reflexology is a safe, non-invasive complementary therapy, and this study aims to determine whether it provides measurable benefits during labor induction.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age of ≥18 years * Gestational age of \>37 weeks * Vertex presentation * Intact membranes * Station of the fetus's head \< S-4 * Bishop score of \<6. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who had undergone a previous cesarean delivery * Patients with a contraindication for vaginal delivery * Patients with a known fetal malformation patients undergoing termination of pregnancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07168187 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Reflexology. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07168187 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07168187 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at liatmor1@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07168187 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Holon, Israel.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07168187 clinical trial?
NCT07168187 is sponsored by Wolfson Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 84 participants.