Tennis ball massage for labor pain relief
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle massage of the lower back with a tennis ball can reduce pain and improve comfort during early labor. It is for first-time mothers with a single, head-down baby at full term.
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Who can take part
- You are having your first baby
- You are at least 18 years old and can read and write Turkish
- You are carrying one baby, head-down, and are between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant
- Your labor has started (active phase of stage 1) and you have no pregnancy complications
- You do not have any chronic or psychiatric illnesses and do not have spine or bone problems
- You agree not to use any pain medicine during labor and are willing to participate
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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