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Can online writing ease the stress of delivering babies? a trial for midwives

NCT ID NCT07699887

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two web-based writing programs—compassion-focused and reflective—to see if they improve psychological well-being, self-compassion, and reduce trauma-related stress in midwives working in delivery rooms. About 90 female midwives in Turkey will participate. The goal is to find a practical tool to help these healthcare workers cope with the emotional demands of their job.

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Active substance
Web-based writing programs (compassion-focused and reflective)
What this could lead to
If effective, these writing programs could offer a simple, accessible way to support midwives' mental health and reduce work-related stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 90 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The programs are behavioral, so individual engagement and benefit may vary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Working as a midwife in a delivery room between November 1, 2025, and February 15, 2027 2. Native Turkish speaker 3. Female 4. Aged between 18-65 years 5. Having at least a bachelor's degree in midwifery 6. Having at least three years of delivery room experience 7. No diagnosed psychological or psychiatric disorder 8. Having the technical infrastructure to use a web-based program 9. Ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer 10. Voluntary agreement to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not working in a delivery room during the specified dates 2. Not a native Turkish speaker 3. Under 18 or over 65 years of age 4. Male 5. Changing clinical unit during the study 6. Not completing all five intervention sessions 7. Working less than 40 hours per week in the delivery room due to leave or reassignment 8. Voluntary withdrawal from the study at any stage

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Compassion Fatigue injury occupation-related stress disorder Occupational Stress Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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Occupational stress Psychological well-being Secondary traumatic stress

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