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Scan to calm: QR code education may ease C-Section anxiety and pain

NCT ID NCT07368387

Symptom relief Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving women a QR code with educational videos and tips before a planned cesarean birth can lower their anxiety, reduce pain after surgery, and improve comfort. About 88 pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the QR code education, the other gets standard hospital care. Researchers will measure anxiety before the procedure and pain and comfort afterward using simple questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
QR code-based digital preoperative education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help women feel less anxious and more comfortable before and after cesarean birth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 88 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The effect may be small or no better than standard care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 88 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women aged 18 years or older * Scheduled for elective (planned) cesarean birth * Able to read and understand Turkish and complete study questionnaires * Able to provide written informed consent * Has access to a smartphone and is able to use a QR code to view the educational materials (intervention arm) Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency cesarean birth or unplanned change to emergency surgery * Presence of high-risk pregnancy or serious obstetric/medical complications requiring intensive management (e.g., severe preeclampsia/eclampsia, major hemorrhage risk, unstable systemic disease) * Known psychiatric disorder or current use of medications that may substantially affect anxiety assessment (as judged by the clinical team) * Communication barriers that prevent participation (e.g., severe visual/hearing impairment, cognitive impairment) or inability to complete questionnaires * No smartphone access or inability/unwillingness to use QR code materials (for intervention delivery) * Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent at any time

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Cesarean birth Maternal comfort Postpartum pain Preoperative anxiety

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