RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07329309

Post-Caesarean Pranayama and Pain

The Effect of Post-Caesarean Section Pranayama Breathing Exercises on Pain and Postpartum Comfort: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Feb 5, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Postoperative Pain

Summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of pranayama breathing exercises on postoperative pain and postpartum comfort levels in women following caesarean section, with the objective of providing important evidence for the integration of non-pharmacological methods into postpartum care.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Undergone a caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia
Reported a post-operative pain level of at least 4 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Knowledge of Turkish
Ability to communicate effectively with the research team
Volunteer to participate in the study and provide written consent

Exclusion Criteria11

Having given birth by emergency caesarean section
Presence of pregnancy complications (e.g. pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta praevia)
History of chronic pain or analgesic dependence
Requirement for admission to the intensive care unit in the early postoperative period
Need for additional surgical intervention
Development of significant intraoperative or postoperative complications
Refusal to exercise or intolerance to exercise
Failure to comply with study procedures
Withdrawal of consent
Incomplete follow-up
Development of a new medical condition during the study that could affect the results

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALpranayama breathing exercises

In this study, a pranayama breathing exercise protocol lasting approximately 14-15 minutes will be applied, aiming to increase relaxation and physiological well-being. Participants will prepare for the exercise in a supported and comfortable sitting position, breathing through the nose. The protocol consists of 3 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing, 5 minutes of alternate nostril breathing (Nadī Shodhana), 3 minutes of Ujjayi breathing, and 3 minutes of long, slow exhalation techniques. The exercises will be conducted with one-on-one guidance by a trained researcher; participants' comfort and any signs of discomfort will be monitored, and the exercise will be terminated if necessary.