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Official title The Effect of Stress Ball Intervention During Non-Stress Test on Anxiety and Fetal Well-Being in High-Risk Pregnancy

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06302010

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This research will be conducted to determine the effect of stress ball intervention during NST on anxiety and fetal well-being in high-risk pregnant women. Women with high-risk pregnancies randomly assigned to intervention (n=43) and control (n=43) groups at a state and a faculty hospital in Turkey will be included in the study.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 45, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.

You may be able to join if

  • Volunteering to participate in the research,
  • Being over 18 years of age,
  • Having a medically diagnosed risky condition during pregnancy (diabetes, hypertension, the threat of premature birth, eclampsia, etc.)
  • Compliance with at least one of the criteria in the "Ministry of Health Pregnancy Risk Assessment Form" in the evaluation of "Current Pregnancy"...
  • Being at or above the 32nd week of pregnancy,

You likely can't join if

  • Deceleration or uterine contraction during NST,
  • Presence of cardiovascular disease in the fetus,
  • Presence of fetal distress,
  • Presence of fetal anomaly,
  • According to the physician, urgent intervention is needed,
  • Having a diagnosed psychiatric disease,
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Volunteering to participate in the research,
  • Being over 18 years of age,
  • Having a medically diagnosed risky condition during pregnancy (diabetes, hypertension, the threat of premature birth, eclampsia, etc.)
  • Compliance with at least one of the criteria in the "Ministry of Health Pregnancy Risk Assessment Form" in the evaluation of "Current Pregnancy" (Table 1)
  • Being at or above the 32nd week of pregnancy,
  • Having a single living fetus,
  • Having eaten at least two hours before the NST procedure,
  • Not having smoked or consumed alcohol at least two hours before the NST procedure,
  • Knowing how to read and write Turkish.
What rules you out
  • Deceleration or uterine contraction during NST,
  • Presence of cardiovascular disease in the fetus,
  • Presence of fetal distress,
  • Presence of fetal anomaly,
  • According to the physician, urgent intervention is needed,
  • Having a diagnosed psychiatric disease,
  • Having a visual, hearing, speaking, physical or mental disability.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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