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Kindness to self during pregnancy: new program aims to ease fear and stress

NCT ID NCT07187557

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

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

Summary

This study tests a self-compassion-based birth preparation program for pregnant women. The goal is to see if it improves self-compassion and body image, and reduces fear of childbirth, depression, anxiety, and stress. Seventy-two pregnant women at 28 weeks or more will take part, and researchers will measure changes using standard questionnaires.

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Active substance
self-compassion based birth preparation program
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to help pregnant women feel better about their bodies, reduce fear of childbirth, and lower stress, anxiety, and depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. The program is behavioral, so benefits depend on individual engagement and may not be strong or lasting.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 72 people

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Started

Sep 2025

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

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those who are 18 years of age and older, * Those who have at least primary school education, * Those who understand and speak Turkish, * Those who reside within the borders of Ordu province, * Those who have no obstacle to vaginal birth, * Those who conceive naturally, * Those who have a singleton pregnancy, * Those who are 28 weeks or more pregnant, * Pregnant women who agree to participate in the study will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Those who have a history of risky pregnancies, * Those who have chronic and/or psychiatric health problems, * Those who have a cesarean section indication will not be included in the study. Exclusion criteria for the study * Those who are planned for a cesarean section due to medical indications at any stage of the study, * Those who do not attend at least three sessions of the education program, * Those who are at risk during the pregnancy at any stage of the study, * Pregnant women who start labor while the study is ongoing will be excluded from the study.

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  • Ordu University

    Ordu, Ordu, 52000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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