Haptonomy may ease fear and distress in pregnancy after loss
NCT ID NCT07403240
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether haptonomy—a gentle touch therapy with music—could lower risk perception, distress, and improve attachment in pregnant women who had previously lost a baby. 126 women in Turkey took part, half receiving five haptonomy sessions. Researchers measured changes using standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could support emotional well-being during a high-anxiety pregnancy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- haptonomy (touch-based therapy with music)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease emotional distress and improve bonding for pregnant women who have lost a baby before.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be due to attention or music, not haptonomy itself.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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inönü UNIVERSITY
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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