The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise (NCT07090902) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-08-25
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of a childbirth preparation program that includes progressive relaxation exercises on pregnant women's preferences for mode of delivery, their experience of labour pain, and breastfeeding comfort. Participants in the intervention group will receive a specially developed educational booklet and an audio CD with guided exercises, along with face-to-face training sessions. The control group will receive standard prenatal care. The study will help determine whether relaxation-based training can support women in coping with labour more comfortably and influence their choices and early postpartum experiences.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Female participants aged between 18 and 49 years
* Currently pregnant
* Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent
* Able to attend the planned training sessions regularly
* No complications during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum for themselves or their newborn
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not within the age range of 18-49
* Not currently pregnant
* Fails to complete study questionnaires or withdraws from the study
* Has communication difficulties or cognitive impairment
* Fails to attend training sessions regularly
* Has open wounds or allergic skin conditions
* Develops postpartum complications (e.g., bleeding, infection, fever)
* Has cardiac arrhythmia or uses a pacemaker
* Diagnosed with conditions such as epilepsy or pre-eclampsia
* Has kidney or liver disease
* Previously practiced progressive muscle relaxation techniques
* Is morbidly obese (BMI \> 40)
* Uses chronic opioids, antidepressants, or psychoactive medications
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
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During active labour (at 4-7 cm cervical dilation
Timeframe: within 5 hours after the start of labor