Hospital tour and a helping hand: simple steps to ease childbirth anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07407309

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Nilgun Avci Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether visiting the delivery room before labor and having a companion present during childbirth helps pregnant women feel more comfortable and adapt better to the process. 158 women were randomly assigned to either receive these extra supports or standard care. The goal is to see if these simple, non-medical steps can improve the childbirth experience.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: antenatal delivery room visit and companion support during labor
What this could lead to: If this approach works, it could lead to simple, low-cost changes in maternity care that help women feel more comfortable and adapt better during childbirth.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial with 158 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all hospitals or cultures. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may vary widely between individuals.

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LABOR AND CHILDBIRTH PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

State Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Istanbul

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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