Mind over morning sickness: guided imagery shows promise
NCT ID NCT07544095
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a relaxation technique called guided imagery to help pregnant women manage nausea and vomiting. 106 women in their first trimester either received four sessions of guided imagery plus home practice or standard care. Results suggest the technique may reduce symptom severity and improve psychological well-being.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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106 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older * Being in the first trimester of pregnancy (≤14 weeks) * Experiencing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy * Having a singleton pregnancy * Being able to read and understand Turkish * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a high-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa) * Diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum * Having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder or receiving psychiatric treatment * Having a condition that may prevent participation in guided imagery (e.g., hearing or cognitive impairment) * Previous experience with guided imagery or similar psychological interventions
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Primary Health Care Center
Muş, Turkey (Türkiye)