PregnancyNCT07175337
Effect of Maryam Plant and Surah on Birth Pain, Anxiety and Satisfaction
A study testing Surah Maryam group and Virgin Mary's Hand Plant Group in people with Pregnancy and No Pregnancy Complications, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effects of spiritual support provided by Virgin Mary's hand plant and Surah Maryam on labor anxiety, labor pain, and satisfaction. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy, No Pregnancy Complications, Cervical Dilatation of 4-6 cm (Early Active Phase)
- What is being tested?
- Surah Maryam group and Virgin Mary's Hand Plant Group
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 125 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 6 Sep 2023to 20 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 45 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- • Being literate
- Being open to communication
- Being at term (37-40 weeks)
- Having a single, live fetus
- Having no pregnancy complications
- Having no conditions preventing labor
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- Having 4-6 cm cervical dilation (early active phase)
- Planning a vaginal birth
- Not having a diagnosed psychiatric illness
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Being in cephalic presentation
- Being Muslim
Who cannot join
- Being illiterate
- Having a high-risk pregnancy
- Having a planned cesarean section
- Developing complications during labor
- Using pain-reducing methods such as narcotic analgesics or sedatives
- Having a diagnosed psychiatric illness
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effects of spiritual support provided by Virgin Mary's hand plant and Surah Maryam on labor anxiety, labor pain, and satisfaction.
Read the detailed description
No other study has been found investigating the effects of both the Maryam Surah and the Virgin Mary plant on labor anxiety, labor pain, and labor satisfaction. The effects of the parameters to be examined in this project have not yet been examined, and the effects of the Maryam Surah recited to pregnant women during labor and the Virgin Mary plant, believed to help open the birth canal, have not been tested. The study aims to contribute to the literature through a randomized controlled trial and to obtain data that will inform future studies.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, No Pregnancy Complications, Cervical Dilatation of 4-6 cm (Early Active Phase), Muslim
- Being tested
- Surah Maryam group, Virgin Mary's Hand Plant Group
- Keywords
- Virgin Mary's Hand Plant, Surah Maryam, Labor Pain, Birth Anxiety, Birth Satisfaction
- Medical subject headings
- Labor Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Surah Maryam groupBehavioural
Pregnant women who came for birth were taught Surah Maryam. They were monitored throughout the labor process, and in addition to routine midwifery care, Surah Maryam was played twice during labor to provide spiritual support.
Virgin Mary's Hand Plant GroupBehavioural
he pregnant woman was monitored throughout labor; in addition to routine midwifery care, she was given spiritual support by placing the Virgin Mary's Hand plant in water and watching the plant unfold, encouraging her to believe that the birth canal also opens in the same way.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Surah Maryam group | Experimental | Pregnants who came for birth were taught the Surah Maryam. They were monitored throughout the labor process, and in addition to routine midwifery care, the Surah Maryam was recited twice during labor to provide spiritual support. Receives: Behavioral: Surah Maryam group |
| Virgin Mary's Hand Plant group | Experimental | By monitoring the labor throughout the process, in addition to routine midwifery care, the pregnant was provided with moral support by placing the Virgin Mary's Hand plant in water and watching the plant unfold, guiding her to the idea that the birth canal would also open in the same way. Receives: Behavioral: Virgin Mary's Hand Plant Group |
| Control Group | No intervention | Routine midwifery care was provided at birth |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale
VAS is used to measure perceived pain. It consists of a 10 cm (100 mm) line with one end labeled "no pain" and the other "worst possible pain." The participant marks a point on the line corresponding to the intensity of their pain. The distance in millimeters from "no pain" to the mark is measured and recorded as the pain score. Cline et al. (1992) reported that vertical orientation was better understood by patients. The scale was originally developed by Price et al. (1983). Eti-Aslan (1998) found that VAS was more sensitive in the evaluation of postoperative (acute) pain
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Oxford Worry About Labour Scale (OWLS)
Developed by Redshaw, Martin, Rowe, and Hockley (2009) to assess women's worries related to the childbirth process. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Erkal and Özentürk (2016). The scale consists of 10 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale: (1) Very worried, (2) Fairly worried, (3) Not very worried, (4) Not at all worried. Scores are calculated from the total (minimum = 10, maximum = 40). The scale has three subdimensions: Pain and Distress, Uncertainty Before Birth, and Interventions. The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the Turkish version was found to be 0.83 (Erkal Aksoy \& Özentürk, 2016). In this study, the Cronbach's alpha value of the questionnaire was found to be 0.75.
Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R)
The original Birth Satisfaction Scale was developed by Martin and Fleming (2011) to assess women's satisfaction with childbirth. In 2013, Martin and Martin revised the scale by reducing the number of items, resulting in the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R). The BSS-R is a 10-item Likert-type scale rated as: Strongly agree (4 points), Agree (3 points), Neutral (2 points), Disagree (1 point), Strongly disagree (0 points). Items 2, 4, 7, and 8 are reverse-scored. The total score ranges from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction. The scale has three subdimensions: Quality of Care (communication, support from healthcare providers, and cleanliness of the delivery room), Women's Personal Attributes (sense of control and anxiety during childbirth), and Stress Experienced During Labor (perceived stress and duration of labor). The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the Turkish version was reported as 0.72 (Gökmen, 2017). In this study, the Cronbach's alpha
Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Sep 2025
- Study start6 Sep 2023
- Primary completion7 Sep 2024
- Study completion20 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PregnancyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ataturk UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- The research was conducted in a randomized controlled experimental design.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 125 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Esra Sayar, Ataturk University
- Investigators
- WHO, Study director, World Health OrganizationICMJE ICMJE, Study director, ICMJE
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07175337
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AtaturkU-SBF-ES-02
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 21 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 16 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: De-identified individual participant data (IPD) that underlie the results of this study will be made available upon reasonable request. Data will be shared beginning , 6 months after publication and ending 5 years following article publication. Access will be granted to researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal and whose proposed use of the data has been approved by the study investigators. Data will be shared through \\\[specify repository or method of sharing\].
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Maryam Plant and Surah on Birth Pain, Anxiety and Satisfaction
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07175337
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AtaturkU-SBF-ES-02
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, No Pregnancy Complications, Cervical Dilatation of 4-6 cm (Early Active Phase), Muslim
- Keywords
- Virgin Mary's Hand Plant, Surah Maryam, Labor Pain, Birth Anxiety, Birth Satisfaction
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 125 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 7 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Sep 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.
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the effects of spiritual support provided by Virgin Mary's hand plant and Surah Maryam on labor anxiety, labor pain, and satisfaction.
Detailed description
No other study has been found investigating the effects of both the Maryam Surah and the Virgin Mary plant on labor anxiety, labor pain, and labor satisfaction. The effects of the parameters to be examined in this project have not yet been examined, and the effects of the Maryam Surah recited to pregnant women during labor and the Virgin Mary plant, believed to help open the birth canal, have not been tested. The study aims to contribute to the literature through a randomized controlled trial and to obtain data that will inform future studies.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- The research was conducted in a randomized controlled experimental design.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Surah Maryam group | Experimental | Behavioral: Surah Maryam groupPregnants who came for birth were taught the Surah Maryam. They were monitored throughout the labor process, and in addition to routine midwifery care, the Surah Maryam was recited twice during labor to provide spiritual support. |
| Virgin Mary's Hand Plant group | Experimental | Behavioral: Virgin Mary's Hand Plant GroupBy monitoring the labor throughout the process, in addition to routine midwifery care, the pregnant was provided with moral support by placing the Virgin Mary's Hand plant in water and watching the plant unfold, guiding her to the idea that the birth canal would also open in the same way. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Routine midwifery care was provided at birth |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (12 listed)
- • Being literate
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Being illiterate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surah Maryam groupPregnant women who came for birth were taught Surah Maryam. They were monitored throughout the labor process, and in addition to routine midwifery care, Surah Maryam was played twice during labor to provide spiritual support. | Behavioural | Surah Maryam group |
| Virgin Mary's Hand Plant Grouphe pregnant woman was monitored throughout labor; in addition to routine midwifery care, she was given spiritual support by placing the Virgin Mary's Hand plant in water and watching the plant unfold, encouraging her to believe that the birth canal also opens in the same way. | Behavioural | Virgin Mary's Hand Plant group |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
VAS is used to measure perceived pain. It consists of a 10 cm (100 mm) line with one end labeled "no pain" and the other "worst possible pain." The participant marks a point on the line corresponding to the intensity of their pain. The distance in millimeters from "no pain" to the mark is measured and recorded as the pain score. Cline et al. (1992) reported that vertical orientation was better understood by patients. The scale was originally developed by Price et al. (1983). Eti-Aslan (1998) found that VAS was more sensitive in the evaluation of postoperative (acute) pain
Oxford Worry About Labour Scale (OWLS)
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Developed by Redshaw, Martin, Rowe, and Hockley (2009) to assess women's worries related to the childbirth process. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Erkal and Özentürk (2016). The scale consists of 10 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale: (1) Very worried, (2) Fairly worried, (3) Not very worried, (4) Not at all worried. Scores are calculated from the total (minimum = 10, maximum = 40). The scale has three subdimensions: Pain and Distress, Uncertainty Before Birth, and Interventions. The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the Turkish version was found to be 0.83 (Erkal Aksoy \& Özentürk, 2016). In this study, the Cronbach's alpha value of the questionnaire was found to be 0.75.
Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R)
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
The original Birth Satisfaction Scale was developed by Martin and Fleming (2011) to assess women's satisfaction with childbirth. In 2013, Martin and Martin revised the scale by reducing the number of items, resulting in the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R). The BSS-R is a 10-item Likert-type scale rated as: Strongly agree (4 points), Agree (3 points), Neutral (2 points), Disagree (1 point), Strongly disagree (0 points). Items 2, 4, 7, and 8 are reverse-scored. The total score ranges from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction. The scale has three subdimensions: Quality of Care (communication, support from healthcare providers, and cleanliness of the delivery room), Women's Personal Attributes (sense of control and anxiety during childbirth), and Stress Experienced During Labor (perceived stress and duration of labor). The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the Turkish version was reported as 0.72 (Gökmen, 2017). In this study, the Cronbach's alpha
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. De-identified individual participant data (IPD) that underlie the results of this study will be made available upon reasonable request. Data will be shared beginning , 6 months after publication and ending 5 years following article publication. Access will be granted to researchers who provide a methodologically sound proposal and whose proposed use of the data has been approved by the study investigators. Data will be shared through \[specify repository or method of sharing].
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
WHO study director
World Health Organization
ICMJE ICMJE study director
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Surah Maryam group and Virgin Mary's Hand Plant Group in people with Pregnancy and No Pregnancy Complications, run by Ataturk 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 12 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Sep 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analog Scale (time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 16 Sep 2025.