Post-Caesarean Pranayama and Pain

NCT ID: NCT07329309

Last Updated: 2026-02-09

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-02-05

Study Completion Date

2026-04-13

Brief Summary

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This study aims to investigate the effect of pranayama breathing exercises on postoperative pain and postpartum comfort levels in women following caesarean section, with the objective of providing important evidence for the integration of non-pharmacological methods into postpartum care.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Postoperative Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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control group

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Pranayama group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

pranayama breathing exercises

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

In this study, a pranayama breathing exercise protocol lasting approximately 14-15 minutes will be applied, aiming to increase relaxation and physiological well-being. Participants will prepare for the exercise in a supported and comfortable sitting position, breathing through the nose. The protocol consists of 3 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing, 5 minutes of alternate nostril breathing (Nadī Shodhana), 3 minutes of Ujjayi breathing, and 3 minutes of long, slow exhalation techniques. The exercises will be conducted with one-on-one guidance by a trained researcher; participants' comfort and any signs of discomfort will be monitored, and the exercise will be terminated if necessary.

Interventions

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pranayama breathing exercises

In this study, a pranayama breathing exercise protocol lasting approximately 14-15 minutes will be applied, aiming to increase relaxation and physiological well-being. Participants will prepare for the exercise in a supported and comfortable sitting position, breathing through the nose. The protocol consists of 3 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing, 5 minutes of alternate nostril breathing (Nadī Shodhana), 3 minutes of Ujjayi breathing, and 3 minutes of long, slow exhalation techniques. The exercises will be conducted with one-on-one guidance by a trained researcher; participants' comfort and any signs of discomfort will be monitored, and the exercise will be terminated if necessary.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Undergone a caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia
* Reported a post-operative pain level of at least 4 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
* Knowledge of Turkish
* Ability to communicate effectively with the research team
* Volunteer to participate in the study and provide written consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Having given birth by emergency caesarean section
* Presence of pregnancy complications (e.g. pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta praevia)
* History of chronic pain or analgesic dependence
* Requirement for admission to the intensive care unit in the early postoperative period
* Need for additional surgical intervention
* Development of significant intraoperative or postoperative complications
* Refusal to exercise or intolerance to exercise
* Failure to comply with study procedures
* Withdrawal of consent
* Incomplete follow-up
* Development of a new medical condition during the study that could affect the results
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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KTO Karatay University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Hafize Dağ Tüzmen

Asst.Prof.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Kto Karatay University

Konya, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Facility Contacts

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HAFİZE DAĞ TÜZMEN

Role: primary

05357446142

Other Identifiers

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Pranayama

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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