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Comparing the effect of acupressure and Rebozo technique on labor pain and experience

Comparison of the effect of acupressure on SP6 point and Rebozo technique on labor pain and experience

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20110524006582N39
Enrollment
90
Registered
2024-02-12
Start date
2024-04-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-06

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

Conditions

Labor pain and childbirth experience.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Rebozo recipient group during the active phase (after cervical dilatation reaches 4 cm), while the patient is on his hands and knees or standing, Rebozo is placed a

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy nullipar pregnant mothers Gestational age of term At the beginning of the active phase (4 cm dilatation) Cephalic presentation of the fetus Have a healthy amniotic sac The presence of low-risk pregnancy without medical problems in pregnancy, including blood pressure, gestational diabetes, twin and multiple pregnancy, placenta and amniotic fluid disorders, etc. A fetus with an estimated normal weight Reluctance to receive a painless delivery except for Rebezo and acupressure (remifentanil, other pain relief methods such as massage, breathing, etc.) No addiction to drugs and smoking

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Mothers with birth problems including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, cholestasis, discharge and rupture of the amniotic sac, twin and multiple pregnancies, placenta and amniotic fluid disorders, etc. A history of rapid delivery History of chronic systemic, cardiac, pulmonary diseases according to the patient's self-report and medical records Amniotic fluid meconium before intervention The presence of any disorders and skin diseases and bone fractures in the place of acupressure and Rebozo technique

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Labor pain score. Timepoint: After the contraction at the beginning of the active phase and before the intervention, then it will be measured every one hour until reaching the second phase and one hour after the end of labor. Method of measurement: VAS listed line.;Birth experience score. Timepoint: 12 to 24 hours after delivery. Method of measurement: Labor Agentry Scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of labor stages. Timepoint: When the dilatation of the cervix reaches 4 cm, it will be recorded in the partograph form. Method of measurement: Partograph form.;Score of satisfaction with childbirth. Timepoint: 12 to 24 hours after delivery. Method of measurement: (Mackey Satisfaction Rating Scale=MCSRS).;Apgar score of the baby in the first and fifth minutes. Timepoint: The first and fifth minutes after the birth of the baby. Method of measurement: Baby's Apgar chart.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShaghayegh Aslani

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Shagayegaslani75@gmail.com+98 41 4225 9791

Outcome results

None listed

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