Pain Neuroscience–Based Education for Labor Pain in Pregnant Women
Official title: The Effect of a Web-Based, Flipped-Classroom Approach to Pain Neuroscience Education on Levels of Fear of Labor Pain and Catastrophizing in Pregnant Women
Run by Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi · NCT07902947 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a flipped-learning education program to help pregnant women manage labor pain and reduce anxiety.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Bilecik and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 17, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 19, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07902947 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pregnant women who are eligible and willing to participate in an education-based intervention.
✕Probably not a fit
Pregnant women who prefer traditional in-person-only education or have restrictions preventing participation in digital pre-work may not benefit.
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 whether a flipped-learning education approach can influence labor pain perception and anxiety in pregnant women. Participants access digital materials before in-person sessions, then engage in active learning to understand pain mechanisms and coping strategies. The goal is to improve pain experience during labor by addressing cognitive patterns like catastrophizing. The program emphasizes neurobiological aspects of labor pain and practical coping skills. Locations are at Bilecik Seyh Edebali University and affiliated sites in Bilecik, Turkey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience less intense pain perception and lower anxiety during labor.
How similar studies have gone: Prior non-pharmacological education studies suggest education-based approaches can reduce fear of childbirth, though this flipped-learning model is relatively novel in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant Women Exclusion Criteria: * I do not wish to participate in the study
Where it's running
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Bilecik Seyh Edebali University
Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University
Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting -
Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversity
Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aysun Acun, Ph.D.
- Email: aysun.acun@bilecik.edu.tr
- Phone: +905072104506
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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.