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The impact of Yoga on labor

The effect of Yoga on the active phase of labor pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201206099983N1
Enrollment
146
Registered
2012-07-03
Start date
2012-06-21
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. Spontaneous vertex delivery

Interventions

yoga exercise.
Lifestyle

Sponsors

Research deputy of Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: pregnant women18 to 35 years; 24 to 26 weeks gestational age; Weighing over 45 kg; height 150 cm high; Singleton pregnancy; lack of drug abuse or addiction; alcohol and smoking; lack of previous participation in childbirth preparation classes; Yoga contraindication like Asthma, back injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome; diarrhea, headaches, heart problems, high blood pressure, insomnia, low blood pressure, knee and neck injuries. Exclusion criteria: Those who have not done yoga at home; problems during pregnancy such as intrauterine growth restriction, bleeding, high blood pressure, chorioamnionitis, preterm delivery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Labor pain in active phase of delivery. Timepoint: At 4 cm dilatation of cervix, every 2 hours the intensity of labor pain will be measured. Method of measurement: By the McGill ruler.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neonatal Apgar score. Timepoint: At the first and 5th minute after delivery. Method of measurement: Standard apgar score check list.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHoorieh Shayegan

Guilan University of Medical Sciences

shayegan@gums.ac.ir+98 14 2523 6262

Outcome results

None listed

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