Music eases anxiety for Moms-to-Be during fetal monitoring
NCT ID NCT07299214
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether playing music during a non-stress test (a routine check on the baby's heartbeat) helps pregnant women feel more comfortable and less anxious. 173 women took part. Researchers measured their comfort, blood pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels. The goal was to see if a simple, drug-free approach like music could improve the experience.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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173 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-45 years * Completion of at least the 32nd week of gestation * No pregnancy-related risk factors (e.g., premature rupture of membranes, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes) * No multiple pregnancy * Normal blood pressure levels (not ≤80/60 mmHg and not ≥140/90 mmHg) * Having eaten at least two hours before the NST procedure * No smoking or alcohol consumption for at least two hours before the NST procedure * Ability to communicate effectively * No hearing impairment * Voluntary participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women with fetal distress * Cases for whom the physician considered emergency intervention necessary * Individuals with an impaired NST requiring immediate intervention * Individuals with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Individuals with hearing impairment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University District, 2076 Street, No: 11
Karaman, Central, 70200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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