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Assessment of the Effects of Massage Pain Relief in Nulliparous Women During the Active Phase of Labor
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Lumbosacral Massage for Pain. Completed, enrolled 46 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this research is to evaluate the effect of massage therapy as a resource for pain relief during the active phase of labor. The research will be of type randomized controlled trial, consisting of low-risk nulliparous pregnant women admitted to the Referral Center for Women's Health in Ribeirão Preto. The mothers will be distributed in two groups (lumbosacral massage) and control (routine maternity) and will be assessed before and after therapy, which corresponds to 30 minutes between 4-5 cm of cervical dilation. The evaluation will be performed by numerical category scale, Diagram Location of Pain and Pain Questionnaire McGll (reduced form). After delivery will apply a customer satisfaction questionnaire.
Study Details
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Interventions
Massage Group (GM) will receive lumbosacral massage for 30 minutes, during uterine contractions between 4-5 cm of cervical dilation.