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Study of two relaxation methods: Benson relaxation and rhythmic breathing on anxiety, pain, and physiological parameters of women undergoing cesarean section.

Comparison of two relaxation methods, Benson and rhythmic breathing, on anxiety, pain, and physiological parameters of women undergoing cesarean section: a randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250321065134N1
Enrollment
99
Registered
2025-04-08
Start date
2025-04-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Comparison of two relaxation methods: Benson and rhythmic breathing on anxiety, pain, and physiological parameters of women undergoing cesarean section.. Single delivery by caesarean section-082

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Benson Relaxation Technique: To perform the Benson Relaxation Technique correctly, follow these steps: 1. Slowly get into a comfortable position. 2. Slowly close yo
let the relaxation happen at its own pace. When disturbing thoughts arise, try to ignore them and be indifferent to them (1). Intervention 2: Intervention group: Intervention group: Rhythmic breathing

Sponsors

Shooshtar University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: cesarean section Being aged 18-35 years Willingness to participate in the study Full consciousness Having minimum reading and writing skills (to complete questionnaires) No speech problems Not using anti-anxiety and sedative medications during this research. Gestational age: minimum 37 weeks and maximum 42 weeks Full-term pregnancy First and second pregnancy being an only child No history of serious illness (as assessed by a doctor) No significant surgical risk (such as placental abnormalities) Absence of specific maternal conditions such as severe eclampsia Not undergoing similar periods of sedation before surgery No drug addiction Patients without generalized anxiety disorder or other serious psychological changes in the study Spinal anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual analogue scale pain score. Timepoint: In all three groups, the visual pain scale questionnaire was used 1.5-2.5 hours after cesarean section and before receiving pain medication. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale pain.;Physiological index score. Timepoint: Physiological indicators will be determined in 2 intervention groups, in 3 stages: before surgery (before and after educational intervention) and immediately after recovery from surgery. Method of measurement: Physiological index Monitoring device and thermometer.;Comparison of two relaxation methods: Benson and rhythmic breathing on anxiety, pain, and physiological parameters of women undergoing cesarean section. Timepoint: In the two intervention groups, in 3 stages, before surgery (before and after educational intervention) and immediately after recovery from surgery, the Spielberger-Berger latent and overt anxiety questionnaire will be completed. Method of measurement: Spielberger-Berger Latent and Overt Anxiety Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Spielberger-Berger latent and overt anxiety questionnaire scores and visual pain scale and physiological indicators. Timepoint: In the two intervention groups, in 3 stages, before surgery (before and after educational intervention) and immediately after recovery from surgery, the Spielberger-Berger latent and overt anxiety questionnaire will be completed and physiological indicators will be determined. To measure the pain level of patients after surgery in all three groups, the VAS visual analog scale (1.5-2.5 hours after cesarean section and before receiving pain medication) will be used. In cases where pain medication is needed, patients will receive pain medication as usual in the ward. The results of the interventions before and after surgery will be compared. Method of measurement: Three questionnaires including A- Demographic characteristics B- Spielberger Latent and Overt Anxiety Questionnaire C- Visual Pain Scale and measurement of physiological indicators by monitoring device and thermometer.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZohreh Nematollahzadeh

Shooshtar University of Medical Sciences

zohrenematzade1992@gmail.com06136224242-06136224243

Outcome results

None listed

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