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Effects of Music Therapy, Breathing Exercises, and Virtual Reality on Obstetric Recovery, Pain, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Cesarean Section

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyFemaleSelcuk University
NCT07551401 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Cesarean section is a common surgical procedure performed to deliver a baby when vaginal birth may pose risks to the mother or infant. Although it is often life-saving, recovery after cesarean section is frequently associated with multiple physical and psychological challenges, including postoperative pain, delayed gastrointestinal function, reduced mobility, fatigue, and decreased overall well-being. These factors may negatively affect a woman's ability to care for her newborn, initiate breastfeeding, and adapt to the postpartum period. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in non-pharmacological interventions that can safely support postoperative recovery without causing additional side effects. Among these, music therapy, breathing exercises, and virtual reality applications have been identified as promising approaches. Music therapy may promote relaxation and reduce pa

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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
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What it tests

  • Music Therapy
  • Breathing Exercises
  • Virtual Reality
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Where

1 site
Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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