Does reflexology shorten labor during induction?
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding foot reflexology (a type of massage therapy) during labor induction can help speed up delivery. If you're about to be induced and meet the criteria, it may be an option to explore.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term)
- Your baby is head-down (vertex position)
- Your water has not broken yet (intact membranes)
- Your baby's head is not too low in the pelvis (station above S-4)
- Your cervix is not yet favorable for labor (Bishop score less than 6)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether adding acupuncture during labor induction with a balloon can help shorten the time until delivery. It may help women who need to be induced feel more comfortable and possibly speed up the process.
This study tests if watching a short, personalized video before labor induction can help lower anxiety. The video explains what to expect, so you may feel more prepared and less nervous.
This study tests whether taking castor oil before a balloon catheter helps start labor in first-time mothers. It may offer a simple option to begin labor when needed.
This study tests whether drinking castor oil combined with a balloon catheter can safely start labor in women who have given birth before. It may help avoid more medical interventions during labor induction.
This study tests whether pregnant women can control their own sacral massage during labor to reduce pain, improve the birth process, and increase midwife satisfaction.
This study tests if foot massage (reflexology) can help reduce cramping pain after childbirth. It is for women who have had a normal vaginal delivery and have had 2 or 3 babies before.
Hear when a new Reflexology trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.