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Benson relaxation method tested to ease childbirth fears in pregnant women

NCT ID NCT06870214

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether the Benson Relaxation Technique, a simple mind-body practice, can lower fear of childbirth, anxiety, and stress in pregnant women. About 60 women in their third trimester (weeks 28–38) will either practice the technique or receive routine care. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety using a standard questionnaire to see if the relaxation method makes a difference.

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Active substance
Benson Relaxation Technique
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple relaxation method could offer pregnant women a drug-free way to manage childbirth-related fear and anxiety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with 60 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The technique may not significantly reduce anxiety or stress compared to routine care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those who are in their 28th-38th weeks of pregnancy, * People with mental illness, * People who have Anxiety disorder, * People with hearing loss; * People who have no experience of using relaxation methods in the past, * People who have not used herbal or medical sedatives Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not want to participate in the intervention, * Those who have a termination of pregnancy during the intervention, * Those who have a risky pregnancy

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder

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Anxiety Relation, interpersonal Stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ondokuz Mayis University

    Samsun, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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