Talking away the fear: study tests classes for childbirth anxiety

NCT ID NCT07522814

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether structured educational sessions could reduce tokophobia—an intense fear of pregnancy and childbirth—in 50 pregnant women in Egypt. The program included five sessions covering causes, coping strategies, and lifestyle tips. Researchers measured changes in fear levels, awareness, coping skills, and quality of life before and after the sessions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: structured educational sessions on tokophobia
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help pregnant women manage intense fear of childbirth and improve their well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants and no control group, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is educational, not a medical treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY DISORDERS FEAR OF CHILDBIRTH PREGNANCY RELATED ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Soad Kafafi Hospital

Cairo, Giza Governorate, 12566, Egypt

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