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Effects of Mint-Flavored Chewing Gum on Childbirth

NCT07801196 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 106

Last updated 2026-09-03

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Summary

This study aims to examine the effect of chewing mint-flavored gum during childbirth on labor pain and anxiety levels. Chewing mint-flavored gum is a non-pharmacological method used during childbirth, and it is believed that it can help women cope with pain and anxiety during childbirth.

Conditions

  • Labor Pain and Anxiety

Interventions

OTHER

Routine midwifery care

Only midwifery services were provided to pregnant women in the control group.

OTHER

Mint Chewing Gum During Labor

Participants in the intervention group chewed mint-flavored sugar-free gum for at least 20 minutes during childbirth. The intervention was performed in 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-9 cm cervical dilatations. Pain and anxiety levels were evaluated at each stage.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Uskudar University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Tuğba Yılmaz Esencan, associate professor doctor · Uskudar University

  • eylem gezer, specialist midwife · Mazıdağı State Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-09
Primary Completion
2026-02-24
Completion
2026-02-24

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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