By InvitationNot Applicable

Empowered Relief: A One-Time Session to Help Postpartum Women Manage Ongoing Pain After Cesarean Delivery

United States60 participantsStarted 2025-09-25

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a pain relief skills session (Empowered Relief) on chronic pain incidence at 12 weeks post cesarean delivery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

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: * Females 18 years of age or older * Any postpartum woman who has had a cesarean delivery in the Stanford Healthcare system with a viable birth * has moderate/severe pain, scoring ≥ 4/10 on the numerical/visual analog scale that continues at 6 weeks postpartum * English fluency * Ability to adhere to and complete study protocols * Access to smart device for zoom / video meetings Exclusion Criteria: * \<18yrs * Chronic pain prior to pregnancy * Cognitive impairment, non-English speaking, or psychological factors that would preclude comprehension of material and/or full participation in the study.

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

Percentage of participants registering for Empowered Relief session

Timeframe: Baseline (up to 1 week)

Percentage of participants attending Empowered Relief session

Timeframe: Treatment (up to 2 weeks)

Participant Satisfaction Scale Score

Timeframe: 1 - 2 weeks Post treatment

Participant Treatment Skills Use Scale Score

Timeframe: 4 - 6 weeks Post Treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07090018

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12

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