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Daily affirmation podcasts may calm pregnancy fears

NCT ID NCT07590921

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether listening to a 10-minute affirmation podcast daily for 21 days could reduce fear of childbirth and repetitive negative thoughts in pregnant women. 120 women in Istanbul took part, with half listening to the podcast and half receiving no intervention. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home tool could improve emotional well-being during pregnancy.

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Active substance
affirmation-based podcast training
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help pregnant women feel less fearful and anxious about childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and effects may be modest or not durable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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İnclusion Criteria: Pregnant women Aged 18-45 years Turkish citizens Having a fear of childbirth score ≥5 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Having access to a device to listen to the podcast and download audio files Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: History of abortion or miscarriage Currently undergoing or previously underwent in vitro fertilization (İVF) treatment Presence of chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, hypertension) Presence of psychiatric disorders (e.g., major depression, psychosis) İnability to complete the intervention or follow-up assessments

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Conditions

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rumination disorder Rumination Syndrome

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Fear of childbirth Pregnancy Rumination

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Esenyurt Kıraç Family Health Center

    Istanbul, Esenyurt, 34510, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kıraç Family Health Center, Esenyurt

    Istanbul, Esenyurt, 34510, Turkey (Türkiye)

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