Su-jok therapy for labor pain in first-time mothers
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This study tests if Su-jok therapy (a type of acupressure using small seeds or beads on the hands or ears) can help reduce pain during the early stage of labor in women having their first baby. The goal is to see if this simple technique can make childbirth more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You must be pregnant with your first baby.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be between 37 and 41 weeks of pregnancy.
- Labor must have started (e.g., water broke, contractions).
- You cannot have any visual, hearing, or mental impairments.
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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