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Talking away the fear: study tests classes for childbirth anxiety

NCT ID NCT07522814

Symptom relief Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether structured educational sessions could reduce tokophobia—an intense fear of pregnancy and childbirth—in 50 pregnant women in Egypt. The program included five sessions covering causes, coping strategies, and lifestyle tips. Researchers measured changes in fear levels, awareness, coping skills, and quality of life before and after the sessions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
structured educational sessions on tokophobia
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help pregnant women manage intense fear of childbirth and improve their well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants and no control group, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is educational, not a medical treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant women attending antenatal clinics Age 18 years and above Willing to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant women with diagnosed acute psychological disorders Pregnant women who are unable to participate in educational sessions Refusal to participate in the study

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder

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Anxiety disorders Fear of childbirth Pregnancy related anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Soad Kafafi Hospital

    Cairo, Giza Governorate, 12566, Egypt

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