Music and virtual reality for comfort during labor
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to special music or using virtual reality during labor can reduce pain and affect hormone levels. It may offer a drug-free way to help you feel more comfortable during childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are comfortable speaking Turkish and don't have hearing or vision problems.
- You are at full term (37–42 weeks) and labor has started.
- You are carrying one baby, head-down.
- You don't have any ongoing health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
- You are not taking hormone therapy and are expected to have a normal birth (no planned C-section).
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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