Music for easing labor pain and anxiety
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to music during labor can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you join, you may find natural, drug-free ways to feel more comfortable during childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You must be having a single, low-risk pregnancy and plan to deliver vaginally.
- You must be between 37 and 41 weeks pregnant at the start of labor.
- You should not have had an epidural for pain relief during labor.
- You must be able to read, write, and give your informed consent.
- You should not have serious medical conditions or complications like infection or fetal issues.
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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