Stress ball and touch for post-childbirth comfort
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball or receiving gentle touch can help reduce pain and discomfort after having a baby. It is for first-time mothers who had a specific type of episiotomy (a small cut made during delivery) and speak Turkish.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 35 years old.
- This is your first baby (you have not given birth before).
- Your pregnancy lasted between 37 and 42 weeks.
- You had a mediolateral episiotomy (a diagonal cut made to help with delivery).
- You can speak Turkish.
- You did not have a high-risk pregnancy, vision or hearing problems, or serious tears during delivery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests three non-drug methods—breastfeeding, virtual reality, and squeezing a stress ball—to see which best helps reduce pain, anxiety, and stress during episiotomy stitching after childbirth. It may help first-time mothers feel more comfortable during the repair.
This study tests if using a birth ball and perineal massage during labor can reduce perineal pain, lower the chance of tearing, and improve your overall satisfaction with childbirth.
This study tests whether listening to music or squeezing a stress ball during labor can help speed up delivery of the placenta, reduce pain after an episiotomy (a small cut made during birth), and improve breastfeeding success.
This trial tests if squeezing a stress ball during active labor can reduce pain and increase comfort for women having a vaginal birth. It may offer a simple, drug-free way to manage labor pain.
This study tests a special physiotherapy program for first-time mothers who had a vaginal tear or episiotomy during childbirth. The goal is to see if it helps recovery better than standard care.
This study tests whether combining virtual reality, focused attention and gentle touch can help reduce pain and anxiety after a cesarean section, and improve breastfeeding and early movement. It may be a good fit for new mothers who had a single baby with spinal or epidural anesthesia.
Hear when a new Birth Trauma trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.