Just say 'I am Calm': affirmations may soothe pregnancy test stress
NCT ID NCT07667920
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether repeating positive affirmations during a routine pregnancy test (Non-Stress Test) can lower pain, anxiety, fear, and stress. 90 pregnant women participated, with some using affirmations and others receiving standard care. The goal is to see if this simple technique makes the test more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- positive affirmation statements
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make routine pregnancy tests more comfortable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 90 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The effect may be small or due to placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Esenler Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital
Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)
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