An interventional study of Showering During Labor in Labor and Childbirth, sponsored by Nilgun Avci. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-06.
Sponsored by Nilgun Avci · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This study examined whether showering during labor affects pain, anxiety, comfort, satisfaction, and labor outcomes in women undergoing vaginal birth. Non-pharmacological methods are commonly used to support women during labor, and warm showering may help reduce discomfort and emotional distress during the labor process.
In this randomized controlled trial, pregnant women in active labor were assigned either to a shower group or to a control group receiving routine labor care. Women in the shower group were allowed to shower during labor under standardized conditions, while the control group received routine intrapartum care without showering. Pain and anxiety levels were assessed repeatedly during labor, while comfort and birth satisfaction were evaluated during and after birth using validated measurement tools.
The results of this study aim to contribute to evidence-based intrapartum care practices by evaluating the role of showering as a supportive intervention during labor.
Nilgun Avci is the lead sponsor of 5 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Participants were allowed to shower during active labor (cervical dilation \>5 cm) in a private bathroom within the labor room. Showering was permitted at the participant's preference, for at least 20 minutes per session, with water temperature maintained between 35-40°C. Safety measures were implemented, including accompaniment by a companion or researcher.
Behavioral: Showering During Labor
Participants received routine intrapartum care without showering during labor.
Participants were allowed to shower during active labor (cervical dilation \>5 cm) in a private bathroom within the labor room. Showering was permitted at the participant's preference, for at least 20 minutes per session, with water temperature maintained between 35-40°C. Safety measures were implemented, including accompaniment by a companion or researcher.
Labor Pain Intensity
Pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) during labor.
Time frame: Every 2 hours during labor (up to 8 hours) and immediately before and after each shower session during the same labor admission.
Anxiety Level During Labor
Anxiety assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) during labor.
Time frame: Every 2 hours during labor (up to 8 hours) and immediately before and after each shower session during the same labor admission.
Maternal Comfort During Labor
Maternal comfort assessed using the Childbirth Comfort Questionnaire.
Time frame: At 10 minutes after the first shower session during active labor
Birth Satisfaction
Birth satisfaction assessed using the Birth Satisfaction Scale.
Time frame: 2 hours postpartum.
Duration of Labor
Total duration of labor measured in hours, obtained from clinical records.
Time frame: From admission to the labor unit until delivery.
Mode of Delivery
Type of delivery (vaginal or cesarean) recorded from clinical records.
Time frame: At delivery.
Use of Obstetric Interventions
Use of obstetric interventions (e.g., induction, augmentation, episiotomy) recorded from clinical records.
Time frame: During labor and recorded at delivery.
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