An interventional study of Warm-color visual and Cool-color visual in Labor Pain and Anxiety, sponsored by Balikesir University. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-20.
Sponsored by Balikesir University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
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Among 119 studies in Labor Pain with a site in Turkey — 22 open to participants now, 30 under way, none of them phase 3. Labor Pain · Turkey.
Among the 119 studies in Labor Pain with a site in Turkey, this one is the 84th largest by enrollment of the 112 interventional ones that give a count, is one of 15 that started in 2025, is one of 111 with no phase, reaches primary completion later than 16 of the 29 other live ones, and was the 109th registered.
423 studies on the registry are indexed under Labor Pain; 74 are open to participants now.
Browse Labor Pain studies →22 of the 119 studies in Labor Pain with a site in Turkey are open now. Recruiting first, the newest first:
Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–50 · Women only · Healthy volunteers
NURTEN ÖZÇALKAP · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18+ · Women only · Healthy volunteers
Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–49 · Women only · Healthy volunteers
KTO Karatay University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–40 · Women only · Healthy volunteers
Ege University · Sites in Turkey
Ages 18–35 · Women only · Healthy volunteers
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Of the 30 Labor Pain studies recruiting now, 8 (27%) set no upper age limit and 22 (73%) stop at 75 or younger; 3 take children under 18; 20 take healthy volunteers.
This study: 18 Years and older · female · healthy volunteers too.
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119 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.
First in 2012; this study’s year is marked. 15 started in 2025.
By drug class, each counting the studies that test any of its medicines:
This study's enrollment of 64 is below the median of 100 across 347 interventional studies indexed under Labor Pain.
Median enrollment 94 across the 112 interventional studies, 140 across the 7 observational. Of the 87 that completed or were terminated, 1 (1%) have results posted.
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None of the 119 has an industry lead sponsor. The 10 most frequent:
Balikesir University is the lead sponsor of 62 studies on the registry; 12 are open to participants now.
Balikesir University has 5 studies filed under Labor Pain — fewer than ten, so there is no comparison to draw.
4 of the studies in Labor Pain with a site in Turkey that are under way reach primary completion within a year, 0 of them phase 3. Phase 3 first, then by date:
| Study | Primary completion |
|---|---|
| NCT07808840Sakarya UniversityUsing Wet Towel During Labor | 2026-11-30 |
| NCT07378449Istanbul University - CerrahpasaThe Effect of Hand Exercise Hoops on Labour Pain | 2026-12-15 |
| NCT07873814Ankara City Hospital BilkentEffect of Dural Puncture Epidural Analgesia on Oxytocin in Early vs Late Labor | 2027-05-01 |
| NCT07248787Ataturk UniversityEffect of Multi-Sensory Interventions on Labor Pain, Comfort, and Birth Satisfaction | 2027-06-30 |
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Among the 119 studies in Labor Pain with a site in Turkey, from their registry updates:
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This randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the effects of focusing on warm- and cool-color visuals during labor on labor pain, state anxiety, childbirth comfort, and labor duration. Nulliparous pregnant women were randomly assigned to warm- or cool-color visual focusing groups. Visual focusing was initiated during the early stage of labor and continued throughout labor. Labor pain, state anxiety, childbirth comfort, and labor duration were assessed at predefined stages of cervical dilatation.
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Nulliparous pregnant women Singleton pregnancy Term pregnancy (37-42 weeks of gestation) Cephalic fetal presentation Spontaneous onset of labor Cervical dilatation of 1 cm at enrollment Ability to communicate in Turkish Voluntary participation in the study -
Exclusion Criteria:
High-risk pregnancy or obstetric complications Presence of a condition requiring emergency obstetric intervention Use of pharmacological analgesia during labor Visual impairment that could interfere with focusing on the visual Development of maternal or fetal complications requiring discontinuation of the intervention
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A visual dominated by warm colors was placed in the delivery room, and visual focusing was initiated at 1 cm of cervical dilatation. The midwife briefly introduced the artwork and the artist and asked the women to focus their attention on the visual throughout labor, particularly during painful periods. Standard midwifery care was provided.
Other: Warm-color visual
A visual dominated by cool colors was placed in the delivery room, and visual focusing was initiated at 1 cm of cervical dilatation. The midwife briefly introduced the artwork and the artist and asked the women to focus their attention on the visual throughout labor, particularly during painful periods. Standard midwifery care was provided.
Other: Cool-color visual
A visual dominated by warm colors was placed in the delivery room, and visual focusing was initiated at 1 cm of cervical dilatation. The midwife briefly introduced the artwork and the artist and asked the women to focus their attention on the visual throughout labor, particularly during painful periods.
A visual dominated by cool colors was placed in the delivery room, and visual focusing was initiated at 1 cm of cervical dilatation. The midwife briefly introduced the artwork and the artist and asked the women to focus their attention on the visual throughout labor, particularly during painful periods.
labor pain
Labor pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-10 cm cervical dilatation. The VAS ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity.
Time frame: At 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-10 cm cervical dilatation during labor.
State Anxiety
State anxiety was assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I) at 6-7 cm cervical dilatation. The scale consists of 20 items, with total scores ranging from 20 to 80. Higher scores indicate higher levels of state anxiety.
Time frame: At 6-7 cm cervical dilatation during labor.
Childbirth Comfort
Childbirth comfort was assessed using the Childbirth Comfort Questionnaire (CCQ) at 4-5 cm and 8-10 cm cervical dilatation. Higher scores indicate higher levels of childbirth comfort.
Time frame: At 4-5 cm and 8-10 cm cervical dilatation during labor.
Labor Duration
Labor duration was determined by recording the time elapsed from 4 cm cervical dilatation to full cervical dilatation (10 cm).
Time frame: From 4 cm to 10 cm cervical dilatation during labor.
Plan to share: No
Ran from Mar 2025 to primary completion in Mar 2026, 12 months.
Of 191 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Labor Pain, half reached primary completion within 9 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 14. This study's 12 months is above that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 193 studies reached it within 9 months; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 14.
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