The Effect of the World Health Organisation-Based Intrapartum Care Model on Labour Pain, Comfort, Satisfaction and Postpartum Depression

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of the World Health Organization-based intrapartum care model on labour pain, labour comfort, childbirth satisfaction, and postpartum depression. The intrapartum care model emphasizes woman-centred, respectful, and supportive care throughout labour, promoting continuous support, effective communication, and active involvement of women in decision-making processes. Although this approach has been associated with improved labour experiences, including reduced pain, increased comfort and satisfaction, evidence from randomized controlled trials evaluating these outcomes together with postpartum depression in a comprehensive framework remains limited. This study seeks to provide high-quality evidence on the impact of the intrapartum care model on maternal childbirth experience and postpartum mental health.

NCT Number	NCT07451691
Lead Sponsor	Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Conditions	18 Years and Older, Term Pregnancy
Enrollment	108 participants
Start Date	2026-03-05
Primary Completion	2026-03-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-05