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NCT Number: NCT06837337

The Effect of Turkish Music on Pain and Anxiety During Childbirth

Nurses and midwives stand at the forefront during childbirth; their expertise in using natural pain relief techniques not only lessens the sensation of labor pain but also helps in calming the nerves of expectant mothers. These techniques are not only safe and easy to use but also kind on the pocket and devoid of any adverse effects. Such methods can make childbirth experiences as positive and comfortable as possible. Research has delved deeper into how music shaped by cultural tastes can significantly affect individuals, leading to a closer examination of how Turkish tunes influence discomfort and nervousness during labor. The goal of this research was to explore how Turkish melodies impact pain and anxiety feelings among women going through childbirth for the first time.

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Key information

Conditions

Childbirth Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Labor Pain Mental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sinop University

Sinop, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • primigravida women with term pregnancies (38-40 weeks) in the early active phase of labor
  • cervical dilatation between 4 and 6 cm

Exclusion criteria

  • Women who used narcotic analgesics or sedatives during labor
  • listened to music during childbirth
  • underwent induction
  • delivered via cesarean section

Treatment and study plan

Music intervention

Other

Music intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Angle Labor Pain Questionnaire

    Time frame: Approximately one hour after admission to the delivery room, change from the initial pain level in 30 minutes. Scores of Angle Labor Pain Questionnaire ranged from 0 to 220, with higher values indicating greater pain intensity.

    Pain Level by Angle Labor Pain Questionnaire.

  2. Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

    Time frame: Approximately one hour after admission to the delivery room, change from the initial pain level in 30 minutes. VAS is a 10 cm line used to measure perceived pain intensity, with endpoints labeled "No Pain" and "Worst Pain Imaginable."

    Pain Level by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

  3. The State Anxiety Scale (SAS)

    Time frame: Approximately one hour after admission to the delivery room, change from the initial anxiety level in 30 minutes. The total scores range from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater anxiety.

    The State Anxiety Scale (SAS) measures anxiety as a temporary emotional state.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sinop University

Other

Collaborators

  • Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Turkish Music

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Feb 20, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 20, 2025

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