Childbirth education program aims to ease fear and boost confidence in First-Time mothers
NCT ID NCT07692724
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a four-session education program for first-time pregnant women (28-32 weeks) designed to reduce fear of childbirth and increase confidence. The program is based on health belief and self-efficacy theories. Half the participants receive the program plus routine care; the other half receive routine care only. Researchers measure fear, self-efficacy, and birth preferences before and after the program and after childbirth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- structured childbirth preparation education program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could help first-time mothers feel more confident and less fearful about childbirth, potentially reducing unnecessary cesarean sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 100 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The education program may not significantly reduce fear or change birth preferences.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Female Aged 18 years or older Nulliparous pregnancy Between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation Able to communicate in Turkish Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: High-risk pregnancy Diagnosis or treatment of a psychiatric disorder Any condition that may interfere with communication or participation in the educational sessions
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