Caring nurses may ease birth fears, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT07321457

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Near East University, Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special type of nursing care, based on Watson's Human Caring Theory, could help reduce fear of childbirth and improve the overall birth experience. Thirty women with uncomplicated vaginal births were randomly assigned to receive either this personalized emotional support or routine care. Researchers measured fear and experience using standard questionnaires, aiming to see if a more caring approach makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Watson's Human Caring Theory-Based Nursing Care (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help mothers feel less afraid and have a more positive birth experience.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The intervention is behavioral and depends on the nurse's skill, making it hard to standardize.

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CHILDBIRTH EXPERIENCE FEAR OF CHILDBIRTH

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Locations

Burhan Nalbantoglu state hospital

Nicosia, Cyprus

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