Guided imagery and video for pain after childbirth
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to guided imagery or watching an AI-assisted video can help reduce pain during a routine postpartum check. If you had a vaginal birth with an episiotomy and are otherwise healthy, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a first-time mother, 18 or older.
- You had a vaginal delivery and had an episiotomy (a small cut to help delivery).
- You are not currently using strong pain medicine.
- You have no history of anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
- You have no chronic illness, no hearing or vision problems, and are comfortable using headphones and goggles.
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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