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The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise

NCT07090902 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-01-21

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Summary

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of a childbirth preparation program that includes progressive relaxation exercises on pregnant women's preferences for mode of delivery, their experience of labour pain, and breastfeeding comfort. Participants in the intervention group will receive a specially developed educational booklet and an audio CD with guided exercises, along with face-to-face training sessions. The control group will receive standard prenatal care. The study will help determine whether relaxation-based training can support women in coping with labour more comfortably and influence their choices and early postpartum experiences.

Conditions

  • Breastfeeding
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor Pain

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Progressive Relaxation-Based Childbirth Preparation Program

This intervention consists of a childbirth preparation program that integrates progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises. Participants receive face-to-face education by trained health professionals, a printed booklet explaining both childbirth preparation and PMR techniques, and an audio CD with guided relaxation sessions produced by the Turkish Psychological Association. The participants are instructed to perform the relaxation exercises daily at home until delivery. The goal of this intervention is to reduce labour pain, support informed mode of delivery preference, and enhance breastfeeding comfort in the early postpartum period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Karabuk University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-25
Primary Completion
2025-09-25
Completion
2025-10-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

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