Labor PainNCT06760013
The Effect of Su-jok Therapy Applied in the First Stage of Labor on Pain Level in Primiparas
A study testing Su Jok Therapy in people with Labor Pain, run by Hitit University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of sujok therapy applied in the first stage of labor on the pain level in primiparas. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Labor Pain
- What is being tested?
- Su Jok Therapy
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2025to 30 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being primiparous
- The pregnant woman must be over 18 years of age
- To participate in the research voluntarily
- The beginning of labor (water breaking, presence of non-stress testa contractions, engagement)
Who cannot join
- Pregnancies outside 37-41 weeks
- Multiparas
- Those who are not pregnant
- Having visual, mental and auditory disabilities
- Being pregnant as an adolescent
- Not accepting participation in the research
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Hitit University
Çorum, Merkez, 19000
AYSUDA R AKVERAN, +90 534-610-2318, Aysuda.2375@gmail.com
About this study
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of sujok therapy applied in the first stage of labor on the pain level in primiparas.
Read the detailed description
Birth pain, known as acute pain, is felt in the human body as one of the oldest, complex, severe and most difficult to control types of pain. However, this pain differs from other types of pain due to the fact that it reunites the mother with her baby and covers a limited period of time. Pain is a subjective phenomenon that every individual experiences throughout their lives and to which people react differently.
Su Jok therapy, an alternative and complementary therapy technique, is seen as a method that balances the energy flow based on the philosophy of non-pharmacological and non-invasive acupuncture that can be used to control labor pain.
Su-jok application is the development of a massage therapy that will create a feeling of comfort in the body by using certain points. There are tiny swellings on the reflection points on the hands and feet (such as the area between the 3rd and 4th fingers reflecting the uterus area). These are also called micro acupuncture points. When pressure is applied to these swellings on the hands and feet for 1-2 minutes, pain and a feeling of pulling occur. Thus, the area to be massaged is determined. During the detection phase, a blunt-tipped diagnostic probe or a round-tipped stick can be used. At this stage, the same amount of pressure should be applied to the area to be applied. When a point is determined, the correct point for massage application should be massaged and energy flow should be provided. Since it does not have any side effects, it is a therapy that can be used in pregnant women and is a massage application that does not require any invasive intervention.
- Conditions
- Labor Pain
- Being tested
- Su Jok Therapy
- Keywords
- su jok therapy, labor pain, primiparous
- Medical subject headings
- Labor Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Su Jok TherapyBehavioural
The researcher, who has a Su-Jok practitioner certificate, applied pressure for 1-2 minutes on the active point on the meridian (the area between the 3rd and 4th fingers pointing to the uterus) that provides energy flow in the palm in 20-minute periods, with the help of a diagnostic probe (diagnostic stick). The point will be determined. Once this point is detected, a massage will be performed on the point. The massage will be applied with a 10-minute rest period between each two periods.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Su jok therapy group | Active comparator | Sujok massage therapy will be applied to the affected area on the hands of pregnant women who will give birth for the first time. Receives: Behavioral: Su Jok Therapy |
| Control Group | No intervention | A comparison will be made on this group with pregnant women who receive sujok therapy without any therapy. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
A number indicating the pain level will be expressed on the scale between 1-10.
Measured: eight months
Secondary outcomes (2)
MONITORING FORM FOR BIRTH (FOR SU JOK GROUP)
It is a survey that includes pregnant women's information about birth and their opinions on su jok therapy.
Measured: eight months
MONITORING FORM FOR BIRTH (CONTROL GROUP)
The survey, which consists of nine questions, includes information about the birth process of pregnant women. (Vitals, vaginal examination findings)
Measured: eight months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jan 2025
- Study start15 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Aug 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Labor PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- It is planned to have a Randomized Control experimental design in two groups.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hitit University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, AYSUDA REFİYE AKVERAN, Hitit University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06760013
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HU-SBF-ARA-01
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 30 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 6 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Su-jok Therapy Applied in the First Stage of Labor on Pain Level in Primiparas
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06760013
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HU-SBF-ARA-01
- Conditions
- Labor Pain
- Keywords
- su jok therapy, labor pain, primiparous
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Hitit UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of sujok therapy applied in the first stage of labor on the pain level in primiparas.
Detailed description
Birth pain, known as acute pain, is felt in the human body as one of the oldest, complex, severe and most difficult to control types of pain. However, this pain differs from other types of pain due to the fact that it reunites the mother with her baby and covers a limited period of time. Pain is a subjective phenomenon that every individual experiences throughout their lives and to which people react differently.
Su Jok therapy, an alternative and complementary therapy technique, is seen as a method that balances the energy flow based on the philosophy of non-pharmacological and non-invasive acupuncture that can be used to control labor pain.
Su-jok application is the development of a massage therapy that will create a feeling of comfort in the body by using certain points. There are tiny swellings on the reflection points on the hands and feet (such as the area between the 3rd and 4th fingers reflecting the uterus area). These are also called micro acupuncture points. When pressure is applied to these swellings on the hands and feet for 1-2 minutes, pain and a feeling of pulling occur. Thus, the area to be massaged is determined. During the detection phase, a blunt-tipped diagnostic probe or a round-tipped stick can be used. At this stage, the same amount of pressure should be applied to the area to be applied. When a point is determined, the correct point for massage application should be massaged and energy flow should be provided. Since it does not have any side effects, it is a therapy that can be used in pregnant women and is a massage application that does not require any invasive intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- It is planned to have a Randomized Control experimental design in two groups.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Su jok therapy group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Su Jok TherapySujok massage therapy will be applied to the affected area on the hands of pregnant women who will give birth for the first time. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –A comparison will be made on this group with pregnant women who receive sujok therapy without any therapy. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being primiparous
- The pregnant woman must be over 18 years of age
- To participate in the research voluntarily
- The beginning of labor (water breaking, presence of non-stress testa contractions, engagement)
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Pregnancies outside 37-41 weeks
- Multiparas
- Those who are not pregnant
- Having visual, mental and auditory disabilities
- Being pregnant as an adolescent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Su Jok TherapyThe researcher, who has a Su-Jok practitioner certificate, applied pressure for 1-2 minutes on the active point on the meridian (the area between the 3rd and 4th fingers pointing to the uterus) that provides energy flow in the palm in 20-minute periods, with the help of a diagnostic probe (diagnostic stick). The point will be determined. Once this point is detected, a massage will be performed on the point. The massage will be applied with a 10-minute rest period between each two periods. | Behavioural | Su jok therapy group |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: eight months
A number indicating the pain level will be expressed on the scale between 1-10.
2 secondary outcomes
MONITORING FORM FOR BIRTH (FOR SU JOK GROUP)
Time frame: eight months
MONITORING FORM FOR BIRTH (CONTROL GROUP)
Time frame: eight months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Jan 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Su Jok Therapy in people with Labor Pain, run by Hitit University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact AYSUDA R AKVERAN (+90 534-610-2318, Aysuda.2375@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) (time frame: eight months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Jan 2025.