Pain Science Education for Labour and Postpartum Pain (NCT07096661) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pain Science Education for Labour and Postpartum Pain
United Kingdom30 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
This Delphi study aims to establish expert consensus on the role, content, and delivery of pain science education (PSE) for labour and postpartum pain management. Despite the growing application of PSE in other populations, its use in maternity care remains underexplored. Through a three-round electronic Delphi survey, multidisciplinary experts-including physiotherapists, midwives, gynaecologists, pain specialists, nurses, and psychologists-will contribute their perspectives to guide the development of a structured PSE intervention for future clinical testing.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older
* Ability to read and write in English
* Professional background as one of the following:
Registered physiotherapist Registered midwife Gynaecologist Pain management specialist Nurses Psychologist
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to read or write in English
* Lack of relevant professional background or clinical experience as outlined in the inclusion criteria
* Decline or fail to provide informed consent
* Under 18 years of age
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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Expert Consensus on Content of Pain Science Education for Labour and Postpartum
Timeframe: Day 2
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Expert Consensus on Optimal Timing for Delivery of Pain Science Education
Timeframe: Day 2
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Expert Consensus on Preferred Delivery Methods for Pain Science Education