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Can guided imagery calm First-Time Mothers' fear of childbirth?

NCT ID NCT07015086

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

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

Summary

Researchers test whether sharing a positive birth experience and listening to guided imagery can reduce fear of childbirth and increase confidence in first-time mothers. Sixty-two pregnant women at 26 to 28 weeks join the study. Half receive an online session with a positive birth story plus a guided imagery audio recording to use daily for 10 weeks, while the other half receive routine care. The study measures fear and self-efficacy before and after the intervention, and again shortly after birth.

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Active substance
guided imagery and positive birth experience sharing
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give pregnant women a low-cost, home-based way to feel calmer and more confident about giving birth.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 62 women at one center, so the results may not apply broadly. Guided imagery and story sharing may not change fear or confidence for everyone.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 62 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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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

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18 years or older Primiparous At 26-28 weeks of gestation at enrollment No maternal or fetal complications during the current pregnancy (e.g., gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, or congenital anomalies) No mental, hearing, visual, language, or other communication problems that could interfere with participation Able to use WhatsApp® and access the online study procedures Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Development of a maternal or fetal complication during the study Birth before 37 weeks of gestation Withdrawal from the study at the participant's request Failure to complete the post-intervention assessment Failure to perform the guided imagery exercise for three consecutive days (intervention group only)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nursing Faculty of Gazi University

    Ankara, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)

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