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Talking it out: midwife sessions may ease pregnancy stress for couples

NCT ID NCT07663812

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether motivational interviews led by midwives can lower stress and alexithymia (trouble identifying feelings) in pregnant women and their partners. About 140 couples will be split into two groups: one gets the motivational sessions, the other does not. Researchers will measure changes using standard stress and emotion scales before and after the intervention.

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Active substance
motivational interviewing sessions led by midwives
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help pregnant couples cope with stress and emotional challenges.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding or placebo, so results may be influenced by expectations. It only measures short-term changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 140 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * For pregnant women: * Agreement to participate in the study * Being 18 years of age or older and married * Being in the second trimester * No pregnancy-related risks (such as preeclampsia, diabetes, heart disease, placenta previa, or oligohydramnios), * No issues related to fetal health (such as fetal anomalies or intrauterine growth restriction), * Ability to speak Turkish, * No history of chronic or psychiatric conditions, For partners: * Agreeing to participate in the study, * Accompanying their partner during the second trimester of pregnancy, * Not having a diagnosed psychiatric condition (depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, etc.), * Being able to speak and understand Turkish, Exclusion Criteria: * • Participants deciding to withdraw from the study at any stage, * Inability to contact the pregnant woman and/or her partner before the data collection process is completed, * The pregnant woman being diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy during the data collection process.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alexithymia

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Levels of alexithymia during pregnancy Stress levels during pregnancy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yozgat City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Yozgat, Center, Turkey (Türkiye)