Does Su-Jok therapy help first-time moms during labor?
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if Su-Jok therapy, a needle-free hand/foot pressure method, can lower pain during the first stage of labor for first-time mothers. It is designed to find a gentle, drug-free pain relief option for childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You must be pregnant with your first baby (first-time mom).
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must agree to be in the study voluntarily.
- Your labor must have started (water broken or steady contractions and baby engaged).
- You must be between 37 and 41 weeks pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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