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Effectiveness of a Breathing and Relaxation Technique in Antenatal Education

NCT06003946 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 68

Last updated 2025-04-02

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Summary

The aim of this randomised controlled trial is to compare the effects of an antenatal education class including a breathing and relaxation technique on self-efficacy compared to a standard antenatal education class without a focus on breathing and relaxation techniques.

Conditions

  • Pregnancy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

BreLax: Antenatal education class

An antenatal education class over 9 hours with information regarding pregnancy, labour and birth, pain management as well as the postpartum period with an integrated breathing and relaxation technique (prolonged exhalation in the individual rhythm) and 4 accompanying positions (standing upright, sitting supported, four-footed, supported lying on the side). In addition, participants receive a manual for independent practice at home.

BEHAVIORAL

Standard care (control)

An antenatal education class over 9 hours, with information regarding pregnancy, labour and birth, pain management and the postpartum period as well as some relaxation exercises.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Zurich

    collaborator OTHER

  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-11-01
Primary Completion
2025-03-25
Completion
2025-03-25

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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