Pregnancy Power-Touch: haptonomy study aims to boost baby bond and partner support
NCT ID NCT07417384
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether a special type of gentle touch called haptonomy can help pregnant women feel more connected to their unborn baby and more supported by their partner. About 36 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive haptonomy sessions with their partner, their mother, or a midwife. The goal is to see if these sessions improve emotional bonding and perceived support.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 36 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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Other sponsor
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women aged 18-45 years * Attending antenatal follow-up at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Hospital * Gestational age between 20 and 32 weeks * Ability to communicate in Turkish * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * High-risk pregnancy (e.g., preeclampsia, placenta previa, gestational diabetes requiring insulin) * Diagnosed psychiatric disorder * Multiple pregnancy * Known fetal anomaly * Participation in another interventional study
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