Talking therapy for new moms: Nurse-Led chats cut C-Section anxiety
NCT ID NCT07272252
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether four short, guided conversations with a trained nurse can lower anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers who have a planned C-section. About 160 women will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus these nurse-led chats. The main goal is to measure anxiety levels two days after surgery, with follow-ups on mood and breastfeeding success up to three months later.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 160 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Women aged 18-50 years 2. Scheduled for elective or non-emergency cesarean section at ≥37 weeks 3. Able to communicate in Mandarin and provide written informed consent 4. Expected hospital stay ≥24 h 5. Singleton pregnancy with stable maternal and neonatal condition allowing routine mother-baby contact Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, active suicidal ideation) 2. Maternal or neonatal need for ICU/NICU admission 3. Emergency cesarean section preventing baseline assessment 4. Communication or cognitive impairment precluding interview
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Locations
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Yilong County Maternal and Child Health Hospital
RECRUITINGNanchong, Sichuan, 637600, China
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