Music therapy for pain and anxiety during labor
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if listening to calming music during early labor can help reduce pain and anxiety in pregnant women. It may offer a safe, non-medication way to feel more comfortable during childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are married and live in Tunisia.
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more) and your pregnancy is low-risk.
- Your labor has started naturally and you are in early (latent) stage.
- You plan to give birth vaginally (not by C-section).
- You have had fewer than 4 previous pregnancies.
- Your pregnancy is between 37 and 41 weeks along.
- You have attended at least 4 prenatal check-ups.
- You are generally healthy, with no serious medical or mental health conditions.
- Your baby has no known health issues, is positioned head-down, and weighs between about 5.5 and 8.8 pounds.
- You are able to read, write, and understand study information, and can give your written permission to join.
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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