CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of the Use of Virgin Mary Herb in Childbirth

Turkey (Türkiye)100 participantsStarted 2024-05-31

Plain-language summary

This is a study to see if the use of virgin mary herb during birth has an effect on fear, pain and duration during birth. Virgin mary herb is a dry plant and it is believed that when added to water during birth, it makes birth easier.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Days – 45 Days

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years old, * Being able to understand and speak Turkish, * Being primiparous, * Not having a chronic disease, * Having completed the 37th week of pregnancy, * Not having passed the 42nd week of pregnancy, * Being in a cephalic presentation, * Having reached 4cm cervical dilatation, Exclusion Criteria: * Multiparous pregnancy, * Application of labor induction, * Being a high-risk pregnancy, * Having received childbirth preparation training, * Being an immigrant, * Use of non-pharmacological methods other than Virgin Mary

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Fear Scale

Timeframe: After the pregnant woman started labor(when cervical dilatation was 4cm and above), the application was started. Labor lasted on average 24 hours.During this time the pregnant woman was assessed 3 times

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06824558

SponsorUskudar University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-31

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