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Using Empowered Relief and Education To Help Postpartum Women Recover After Cesarean Delivery

United States60 participantsStarted 2025-12-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to study the effect of a pain relief skills session (Empowered Relief) and educational content on global postpartum recovery at 12 weeks post cesarean delivery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Females 18 years of age or older * Any woman scheduled for a cesarean delivery in the Stanford Healthcare system with a viable birth * 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.

What they're measuring

Percentage of participants registering for Empowered Relief session

Timeframe: Baseline (up to 2 weeks)

Percentage of participants attending Empowered Relief session

Timeframe: Treatment (up to 2 weeks)

Empowered Relief: Participant Satisfaction Scale Score

Timeframe: 1 - 2 weeks Post treatment

Empowered Relief: Participant Treatment Skills Use Scale Score

Timeframe: Week 3, Week 8, Week 14

Percentage of participants watching educational content

Timeframe: Treatment (up to 2 weeks), Week 3

Educational content: Participant Satisfaction Scale Score

Timeframe: 1 - 2 weeks Post treatment, Week 3, Week 8, Week 14

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07192718

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12

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