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 range18 Years – 49 Years

SexFEMALE

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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

What they're measuring

During active labour (at 4-7 cm cervical dilation

Timeframe: within 5 hours after the start of labor

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07090902

SponsorKarabuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-25