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Hug your way to a calmer pregnancy: touch therapy studied for new parents

NCT ID NCT07263750

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether a technique called haptonomy—using gentle touch to bond with the baby—can reduce fear of childbirth and increase emotional attachment for first-time mothers and their partners. About 144 couples will be randomly assigned to receive haptonomy sessions or standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can make pregnancy less scary and more connected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 144 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • At least a primary school graduate * Between the 24th and 26th weeks of pregnancy * According to calculations made by ultrasound based on the last menstrual period or, for pregnant women who do not know their last menstrual period, between the 24th and 26th weeks of pregnancy * Primiparous * No history of abortion/curettage * Planned/desired pregnancy * Desired baby gender * Living with spouse * Attended pregnancy classes * Able to use technology such as computers and mobile phones to watch videos * No barriers to understanding questions and responding * No previous training on fear of childbirth or prenatal bonding * Not having previously received education on haptonomy or practised haptonomy * Not undergoing infertility treatment * Being between the ages of 19 and 35 Exclusion Criteria: * • Be at least 26 weeks pregnant * Live separately from spouse * Have an unplanned/unwanted pregnancy * Not want the baby to be of a specific gender * Not use technology * Be a high-risk pregnancy * Have previously received training on fear of childbirth and prenatal bonding * Having previously received training in haptonomy and practised haptonomy * Deciding to discontinue haptonomy practice after the study began and/or giving birth prematurely before completing the practice sessions

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Fear of childbirth Prenatal attachment

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University

    RECRUITING

    Merkez, Sivas, 58000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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