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The effect of mindfulness training on labor pain

Investigating the effect of mindfulness training on the pain intensity of natural childbirth of primiparous women: A randomized controlled clinical trial study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240620062188N1
Enrollment
76
Registered
2024-07-09
Start date
2024-07-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

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Conditions

The effect of mindfulness training on the severity of labor pain.

Interventions

Intervention 1: 8 mindfulness group training sessions based on the protocol are held weekly for 90 minutes in the second trimester of pregnancy for 38 pregnant women by the researcher in person. Inter

Sponsors

Gorgan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
10 Years to 54 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women of reproductive age (10-54 years) Low risk pregnancy Single fetus, alive and healthy Being in the second trimester of pregnancy Desire for normal delivery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Passing mindfulness courses Participating in childbirth preparation classes High risk pregnancy including: preterm labor, placental abnormality, multiple births, the need for absolute rest prescribed by a midwife or doctor. The woman and her husband have a known mental illness, the use of psychiatric drugs or incurable physical diseases (cancers) and chronic diseases during the last two months. Use of drugs, psychedelics and alcohol Experiencing a severe stressful event within the past 3 months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of labor pain. Timepoint: During 3 times (patient's entry to the maternity ward - 7 to 8 cm dilatation - beginning of the second stage of labor). Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAsieh Sadat Baniaghil

Gorgan University of Medical Sciences

bniaghil@yahoo.com+98 17 3245 6900

Outcome results

None listed

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