Touch therapy eases distress in pregnancy after loss
NCT ID NCT07403240
First seen Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested haptonomy—a gentle touch practice with music—in 126 pregnant women who had previously lost a baby. Women in the haptonomy group had five sessions over several weeks. Researchers measured their risk perception, distress, and bonding with the baby. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug approach could improve emotional well-being during a high-anxiety pregnancy.
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inönü UNIVERSITY
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
haptonomy (gentle touch with music sessions)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help pregnant women after a loss feel less distressed and more connected to their baby.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (126 women) and results may not apply to all. The effect may be due to extra attention or music, not haptonomy itself.
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