NCT07371039

Brief Summary

The study will be conducted with pregnant women in the active and transitional phases of labor. In the intervention group, sacral pressure will be applied during contractions, while the control group will receive routine clinical care. Perceived labor pain and maternal satisfaction will be assessed throughout the labor process

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 14, 2026

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 27, 2026

Completed
5 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 15, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 20, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

January 27, 2026

Status Verified

January 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

January 14, 2026

Last Update Submit

January 22, 2026

Conditions

Getting PregnantLabor PainIntrapartum Period37-42 Weeks of GestationSingleton FetusAged 18 Years or Older

Keywords

pregnantlabor painintrapartum periodnursing practicesclinical intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The VAS Pain Scale

    Average: 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • The Intrapartum Period Satisfaction Form

    Average: 1 year

Study Arms (2)

Sacral massage applied to the S4-S5 bones

EXPERIMENTAL

Pressure will be applied to minimize the mother's pain in order to facilitate contractions.

Other: manual pressure application

routine clinical practice

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

manual pressure applicationOTHER

Pressure application using the metacarpal bone of one hand on the S4-S5 bones was planned.

Sacral massage applied to the S4-S5 bones

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsIndividuals who come to the delivery room to give birth will participate.
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • Cephalic (vertex) presentation
  • Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks

You may not qualify if:

  • Illiterate in Turkish
  • Presence of chronic disease(s)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Labor Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • AYSEGÜL MUSLU

    izmir kavram vocation

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

AYSEGÜL MUSLU, Phd

CONTACT

+90444 9 134aysegulmuslu777@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Lucturer (PhD)

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 14, 2026

First Posted

January 27, 2026

Study Start

February 1, 2026

Primary Completion

March 15, 2026

Study Completion

April 20, 2026

Last Updated

January 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share