Haptonomy: a gentle touch to boost birth confidence?

NCT ID NCT07199140

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether haptonomy — a practice involving gentle touch, breathing, and relaxation — can help pregnant women appreciate their bodies more and feel more confident about giving birth. Eighty first-time mothers with healthy pregnancies will either attend four weekly haptonomy sessions or receive standard prenatal care. Researchers will compare changes in body image and birth self-efficacy between the two groups.

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 relaxation and breathing exercises)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help pregnant women feel more confident and positive about their bodies and childbirth.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is brief (four sessions) and may not produce lasting changes.

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Locations

Gaziosmanpaşa University, Erbaa Faculty of Health Sciences

Erbaa, Tokat Province, 6500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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