Comparison Of The Effects Of Swedish Massage With Natural Oils (NCT07652957) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison Of The Effects Of Swedish Massage With Natural Oils
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2024-07-24
Plain-language summary
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Swedish massage combined with lavender and chamomile oils on childbirth outcomes during the first and second stages of labor.
Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted with 90 pregnant women. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: Intervention A (n=30; carrier oil + chamomile oil + Swedish massage), Intervention B (n=30; carrier oil + lavender oil + Swedish massage), and Control (n=30; carrier oil + Swedish massage). Data were collected using the Individual Identification Form, Vital Signs (blood pressure and pulse), Partograph, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I and STAI-II), and the Childbirth Fear Scale. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 23.0.
The study was designed to compare the effects of Swedish massage combined with chamomile oil, lavender oil, or carrier oil on labor pain, anxiety, childbirth fear, physiological parameters, and selected birth outcomes during the first and second stages of labor.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Voluntarily participate in the study and provide written consent.
* Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
* Possess a general health/obstetric status sufficient to safely complete the research process.
* No known allergies to aromatherapy inhalation or skin reactions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a medical, psychiatric, or obstetric condition that could negatively affect the safety/validity of participation.
* Being unsuitable for intervention due to conditions requiring acute/chronic treatment.
* Using painkillers/sedatives, etc., that could affect the study results
* Showing hypersensitivity to herbal/essential oils or carrier ingredients.
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.
1This trial tested Swedish massage with natural oils during labor to manage pain — is massage therapy with essential oils something that could be offered to me during my own labor, and would it be compatible with my current birth plan?
2The trial measured pain intensity using a Visual Analog Scale — do you know what the results showed, and whether the pain relief was meaningful enough to make a real difference during labor?
3Since this study focused specifically on fear and anxiety alongside pain, is there evidence that massage or aromatherapy during labor can help with emotional distress, not just the physical sensation of contractions?
4This trial is now completed — does that mean the findings are published or available, and should I factor this approach in alongside other pain management options like an epidural or nitrous oxide?
5Would using natural oils for massage during labor raise any safety concerns for me or my baby, and are there certain oils that midwives at our hospital would or wouldn't use?
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.