Effects of Music Therapy, Breathing Exercises, and Virtual Reality on Recovery After Cesarean
Official title: Comparative Investigation of the Effects of Music Therapy, Breathing Exercises, and Virtual Reality Application on Obstetric Recovery, Pain, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Following Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Selcuk University · NCT07551401 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether music therapy, breathing exercises, and virtual reality help women recover after a cesarean section.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 192 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Selcuk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Konya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07551401 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Eligible are women aged 18 or older, Turkish-speaking, with singleton pregnancy at 37–42 weeks undergoing cesarean under spinal anesthesia, without major intraoperative complications and able to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant postoperative complications, sensory impairments, or neonatal issues may not experience benefit from these interventions.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study investigates three non-drug modalities—music therapy, guided breathing exercises, and virtual reality—to see if they improve obstetric recovery, pain management, and gastrointestinal symptoms after cesarean delivery. Eligible participants are women 18 or older in Türkiye who are undergoing spinal anesthesia for cesarean birth and meet health and language criteria. The study assesses recovery across physical comfort, functional ability, and emotional well-being, using patient-reported outcomes and clinical observations. It is conducted at Selçuk University Hospital with lead sponsorship from Selçuk University.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced pain, quicker return of bowel function, and improved overall recovery after cesarean delivery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in nonpharmacologic approaches has shown potential benefits for postoperative recovery in obstetric populations, but results vary by intervention and setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years and older * Able to speak and understand Turkish * Gestational age between 37 and 42 weeks * Undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia * Able to communicate and willing to participate * No major intraoperative or early postoperative complications (within 0-12 hours), such as severe hemorrhage (\>1000 mL), anesthesia-related cardiorespiratory complications, major surgical complications, wound dehiscence, sepsis, or need for intensive care * No visual or hearing impairments * Having a live, healthy, singleton newborn Exclusion Criteria: * Passage of flatus before the intervention * Presence of any diagnosed medical condition during pregnancy * Development of maternal postpartum complications such as postpartum hemorrhage (\>1000 mL), infection, wound dehiscence, sepsis, thromboembolism, or need for intensive care * Presence of neonatal complications such as neonatal distress requiring intensive care, congenital anomalies, severe respiratory distress, infection, or perinatal mortality * History of chronic pain, gastrointestinal disease, or respiratory disease * Diagnosed and treated psychiatric disorders
Where it's running
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Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sureyya Kilic, Specialist Midwife
- Email: sureyyakilic117@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 501 578 99 08
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.