Yoga nidra for pain relief after cesarean section

The Effect of Yoga Nidra on Pain, Mobility, First Walking Distance and Maternal Satisfaction After Caesarean Section

Not applicable Interventional University of Gaziantep · NCT06070844

This study is testing if a 30-minute yoga nidra session can help women feel less pain and be more satisfied after having a cesarean section.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment128 (estimated)
Ages19 Years to 35 Years
SexFemale
SponsorUniversity of Gaziantep Academic / other
Locations1 site (Şanlıurfa, Eyalet/Yerleşke)
Trial IDNCT06070844 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of yoga nidra on pain levels, mobility, first walking distance, and maternal satisfaction in women who have undergone a cesarean section. A total of 128 participants will be divided into an experimental group receiving yoga nidra and a control group receiving standard care. The yoga nidra session will be conducted once, six hours post-surgery, lasting 30 minutes. Various measurement tools will be used to assess pain and satisfaction before and after the intervention.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 19 to 35 who have had a cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and have no chronic diseases or complications.

Not a fit: Patients who have chronic health issues or complications during the birth and postpartum period may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve recovery experiences for mothers after cesarean sections.

How similar studies have performed: While yoga nidra is a relatively novel approach in this context, similar studies have shown positive outcomes in pain management and recovery in other settings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* women who gave birth by caesarean section,
* whose birth was performed with spinal anaesthesia,
* who are 19 years of age or older and 35 years of age or younger,
* who were born at 37 or more weeks of gestation,
* who had a singleton birth,
* who do not have chronic diseases and any complications in this pregnancy and postpartum period,
* who have not performed yoga nidra practice before will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* those who do not meet the inclusion criteria of the study,
* who do not voluntarily participate in the study,
* those who want to voluntarily leave the study at any stage after being included in the study,
* mothers who develop any health problems in the birth and postpartum period will be excluded.

Where this trial is running

Şanlıurfa, Eyalet/Yerleşke

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Caesarean SectionYogacaesarean sectionyoga nidrapainmobilization
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.