Touch therapy may ease anxiety in pregnant women after abortion
NCT ID NCT07498088
First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether haptotherapy, a gentle touch-based therapy, can reduce anxiety and improve bonding in pregnant women who have had a previous abortion. Eighty women between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy will receive five 45-minute group sessions. Researchers will measure anxiety and attachment levels before and after the therapy.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
haptotherapy (touch-based therapy sessions)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce anxiety and strengthen the bond between mother and baby in women who have had a previous abortion.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (80 people) with no control group or blinding, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The therapy is behavioral, so effects may be modest.
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