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The effect of reflexology on pain intensity of labor

The effect of reflexology on pain intensity of labor

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT138904183226N2
Enrollment
120
Registered
2010-07-09
Start date
2009-03-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

labor pain. Complications of labour and delivery

Interventions

Intervention 1: First group (reflexology): 40 minutes of reflexology at the beginning of active phase (4-5 cm cervical dilatation). Intervention 2: Second group: emotional support in the same stage of
Treatment - Other
First group (reflexology): 40 minutes of reflexology at the beginning of active phase (4-5 cm cervical dilatation).
Second group: emotional support in the same stage of pregnancy and with the same duration.
Third group: only routine care during labor.

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti University of medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: primiparous, Iranian, age between 18-35 years, gestational age 37-42 weeks, cephalic presentation, without any history of infertility and indication of c/s, wanted pregnancy, low risk pregnancy. Exclusion criteria: emergency c/s.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intensity of labor pain. Timepoint: before and after intervention; and also at cervical dilatations of 6-7 cm and 8-10 cm. Method of measurement: visual numerical scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahrokh Dolatian

Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of medical Sciences

mhdolatian@yahoo.com+98 21 8888 3133

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026