Lower back pressure during labor for pain relief
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying gentle pressure to the lower back during labor can reduce pain and make you more satisfied with your birth experience. It could be a simple, drug-free way to help you feel more comfortable during delivery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are pregnant with one baby
- Your baby is head-down
- You are between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant
- You do not have a chronic health condition
- You can read and understand Turkish
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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