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IRCT20260205068764N1 IRCT 2026-05-25 Gonabad University of Medical Sciences Comparison of the effects of massage with Elaeagnus angustifolia oil and massage with lavender oil on anxiety and labor pain Comparison of the effects of massage with Elaeagnus angustifolia oil and massage with lavender oil on anxiety and labor pain in pregnant women 2026-06-09 anticipated 80 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/90251 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Supportive, Randomization description: The method is as follows: first, six possible blocks (BAAB, ABBA, BABA, BBAA, ABAB, AABB) are listed, and each block is assigned a number from 1 to 6. Then, using a random number table in Excel, a number between 1 and 6 is randomly selected, and participants are allocated to groups according to the block corresponding to that number. This process is repeated until the total sample size is reached. Allocation concealment is performed by an individual, and to conceal the allocation method, the blocks are placed in sealed envelopes. Furthermore, to ensure homogeneity between the two groups regarding the number of primiparous women, participants are stratified based on their current delivery status (first delivery, etc.). The block randomization method is then implemented within each stratum. N/A Condition 1: Anxiety. Condition 2: Labor pain. Intervention 1: Intervention groupMassage with 10 drops of oleaster oil from Giahe Kala Company, which has the Sib-e Salamat (health mark) and necessary health permits, is 100% pure and organic, free from additives and preservatives, packaged in antibacterial containers with a volume of 30 cc. The massage will be performed using effleurage (gentle rubbing) with moderate pressure. Simultaneously with the onset of contractions, the mother will be placed in a side-lying position, and a full-back massage will be given for 20 minutes during three stages of cervical dilation: 3–4 cm, 5–7 cm, and 8–10 cm. Intervention 2: Control group:Massage with 10 drops of lavender oil from Giahe Kala Company, which has the Sib-e Salamat (health mark) and necessary health permits, is 100% pure and organic, free from additives and preservatives, packaged in antibacterial containers with a volume of 30 cc. The massage will be performed using effleurage (gentle rubbing) with moderate pressure. Simultaneously with the onset of contractions, the mother will be placed in a side-lying position, and a full-back massage will be given for 20 minutes during three stages of cervical dilation: 3–4 cm, 5–7 cm, and 8–10 cm. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is DONT KNOW
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Kashmar Iran (Islamic Republic of) 9671975820 +98 51 5523 7271 ashrafisimin5@gmail.com Gonabad University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) A healthy, alive, single fetus with no anomalies The mother has no pregnancy-related or medical complications such as preeclampsia, diabetes, active bleeding, or severe cardiac disorders that would prevent massage or continuation of natural labor The delivery is the first to the third The estimated fetal weight according to the most recent ultrasound is 2500 to 4000 grams The fetal lie is longitudinal and the presenting part is cephalic The gestational age is between 37 and 41 weeks Body mass index at delivery is between 18.5 and 29.9 Regular uterine contractions three times in ten minutes Cervical dilation of at least 3-4 centimeters Informed consent to participate in the research no limit no limit Female History of allergy to oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifolia) and lavender Skin infection or lesion in the massage area History of infertility or use of assisted reproductive technique Occurrence of a stressful event in the past 6 months (such as divorce, death of first-degree relatives of the mother Psychiatric disorder based on maternal self-report Maternal addiction by maternal self-report Having an accompanying midwife or doula Any maternal disability (blindness, deafness, hearing loss, motor impairment Use of other non-pharmacological methods for reducing labor pain Use of herbal medications during or before delivery History of pregnancy or delivery complications (neonatal death, dystocia, stillbirth F06.4 Anxiety disorder due to known physiological condition Treatment - Drugs Treatment - Drugs Intervention groupMassage with 10 drops of oleaster oil from Giahe Kala Company, which has the Sib-e Salamat (health mark) and necessary health permits, is 100% pure and organic, free from additives and preservatives, packaged in antibacterial containers with a volume of 30 cc. The massage will be performed using effleurage (gentle rubbing) with moderate pressure. Simultaneously with the onset of contractions, the mother will be placed in a side-lying position, and a full-back massage will be given for 20 minutes during three stages of cervical dilation: 3–4 cm, 5–7 cm, and 8–10 cm Control group:Massage with 10 drops of lavender oil from Giahe Kala Company, which has the Sib-e Salamat (health mark) and necessary health permits, is 100% pure and organic, free from additives and preservatives, packaged in antibacterial containers with a volume of 30 cc. The massage will be performed using effleurage (gentle rubbing) with moderate pressure. Simultaneously with the onset of contractions, the mother will be placed in a side-lying position, and a full-back massage will be given for 20 minutes during three stages of cervical dilation: 3–4 cm, 5–7 cm, and 8–10 cm Labor pain intensity. Timepoint: before the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. Labor pain intensity. Timepoint: after the intervention at dilation of 3–4 cm. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. Labor pain intensity. Timepoint: after the intervention at dilation of 5-7cm. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. Labor pain intensity. Timepoint: after the intervention at dilation of 8-10cm. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. Anxiety intensity. Timepoint: Before the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. Anxiety intensity. Timepoint: after the intervention at dilation of 3–4 cm. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. Anxiety intensity. Timepoint: after the intervention at dilation of 5-7 cm. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. Anxiety intensity. Timepoint: after the intervention at dilation of 8-10 cm. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. Gonabad University of Medical Sciences Approved 2026-05-15 Ethics committee of Gonabad University of Medical Sciences Gonabad, side of Asian Road Gonabad Razavi Khorasan Iran (Islamic Republic of)