Can a video calm nerves before a C-Section better than a chat?

NCT ID NCT07647601

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test whether watching a short educational video or having a standard talk with a doctor is better at reducing anxiety and stress in women scheduled for a planned cesarean delivery. 140 women will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Their anxiety levels and a stress hormone (cortisol) will be measured before and after the education to see which method works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: video-based education and verbal education
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple video is better than a verbal talk at calming women before a planned C-section.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study. The results may not apply to all hospitals or women. Anxiety is complex and may not be fully reduced by a short video.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Fractures, Stress

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CESAREAN DELIVERY PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY STRESS RESPONSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital

Elâzığ, Elâzığ, 23100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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