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Comparison of the effect of lumbar rotation in standing position and pressure on the 6th splenic point in the active phase on pain severity, duration of labor and childbirth experience of nulliparous women

Comparison of the effect of lumbar rotation in standing position and pressure on the 6th splenic point in the active phase on pain severity, duration of labor and childbirth experience of nulliparous women

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20201213049699N1
Enrollment
126
Registered
2021-01-07
Start date
2021-01-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-02-22

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Conditions

Condition 1: Severity of labor pain. Condition 2: Duration of labor. Condition 3: Childbirth experience.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Rotation of the lumbar in a standing position: in dilatation of 4 cm, she is placed in a standing position and bends forward with the onset of pain and, leaning aga

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 18-35 years of old First and singleton pregnancy Gestational age 38-42 weeks, Cephalic presentation Spontaneous onset of labor pains and dilatation of 4 cm of the cervix when entering the study The estimated weight of the fetus according to Johnson's law is between 2500-4000 grams Desire and readiness for physiological delivery No known chronic medical diseases (Mental disorders, Skeletal and Anatomical disorders, Skin diseases such as Eczema and Inflammation in the area of ??pressure, High Fever, Phlebitis, Thrombosis) Fetal health according to ultrasound findings or prenatal tests

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: All mothers who were excluded from labor and natural childbirth due to maternal or fetal causes such as Abruption, Umbilical cord prolapses, and Fetal distress Taking painkillers or accelerators of labor during the study Occurrence of hypertonic uterine contractions Mother’s unwillingness to continue participating in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of labor pain: The amount of labor pain that is expressed by mother and is different in women during labor and its amount is determined only by mother. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the first and second intervention in each group. Method of measurement: Standard tool for determining pain score based on Analog Visual Scale.;Duration of active phase: From the beginning of cervical dilatation of 3-6 cm in the presence of uterine contractions to dilatation of 10 cm during labor. Timepoint: From dilatation of 3 to 6 cm to dilatation of 10 cm of the cervix. Method of measurement: With timer seconds.;Duration of the second stage of labor: The second stage of labor ends with complete dilatation of the cervix beginning with labor and fetal delivery. Timepoint: From complete dilatation of the cervix to delivery and complete removal of the fetus. Method of measurement: With timer seconds.;Childbirth experience: Pleasant or unpleasant experience for women during pregnancy, labor and childbirth. Timepoint: Within 2 hours after delivery. Method of measurement: Childbirth Experience Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZiba Taghizadeh

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

taghizad@tums.ac.ir+98 21 6105 4214

Outcome results

None listed

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