BREATHING EXERCISES FOR LABOR PAIN AND DURATION

March 13, 2017 updated by: Yasemin Cayir, Ataturk University

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BREATHING EXERCISES TO LABOR PAIN and DURATION: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of breathing exercises (BE) during the second stage of labor for maternal pain, duration of labor and first-minute APGAR score. This is a randomized controlled trial that compares nulliparous pregnant in the second stage of labor instructed regarding BE with a control group (CG) that received standard care service. It was conducted at Nenehatun Obstetric and Gynecology Hospital between May-June 2016, in Erzurum. One session of BE training were given to pregnant in intervention group (IG). Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was performed to identify perception of pain to all pregnant during the second stage of birth. Time of the second stage was recorded as second (sec), and first minute APGAR scores were recorded. Significance was set at p<0.05.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In this trial, it is aimed to assess the effectiveness of breathing exercises (BE) for management of labor pain during the second stage of labor. Nulliparous pregnant were randomized two arms. Intervention group received breathing exercise at the first stage of labor. Control group received routine care services. It was conducted at Nenehatun Obstetric and Gynecology Hospital between May-June 2016, in Erzurum, Turkey. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was performed to identify perception of pain to all pregnant during the second stage of labor. Time of the second stage was recorded as second (sec), and first minute APGAR scores of newborn were recorded. All analysis was carried out using SPSS 20. Significance was set at p<0.05.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

250

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Nullipar females
  • Gestational age 37-42 week

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Analgesic and anestezice use
  • Clinical instability
  • Psychiatric disorders

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Intervention group
The trial compares nulliparous pregnant in the second stage of labor instructed regarding breathing exercise with a control group that received standard care service.
The intervention group was instructed on breathing exercise according to the established trial protocol.
No Intervention: Control group
control group that received standard care service.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Labor pain
Time Frame: 1 MONTH
It will be measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
1 MONTH

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Duration of labor
Time Frame: 1 MONTH
It will be measured at the second stage of labor as second.
1 MONTH
APGAR score
Time Frame: 1 MONTH
It will be measured by APGAR score by on-duty pediatrician during assesment at the birth room.
1 MONTH

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

May 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 30, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

July 30, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 21, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 24, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

March 1, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 14, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 13, 2017

Last Verified

March 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

it will be submitted as an article

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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