Breathing exercises for pain after cesarean
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a gentle breathing technique called Pranayama can help reduce pain after a planned cesarean. It compares the breathing exercise to usual care to see if it improves recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a planned (not emergency) C-section under spinal anesthesia.
- Your pain after the C-section is at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You speak Turkish and can communicate clearly with the study team.
- You are willing to do breathing exercises (Pranayama) and sign a consent form.
- You do not have conditions like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, chronic pain, or a need for intensive care.
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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