BridgeMD
New treatment option for Fear of Childbirth
Official title Effect of Haptonomy on Prenatal Attachment and Fear of Childbirth in Primiparous Couples
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07263750
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study was planned to evaluate the effect of haptonomy practice for primiparous pregnant women and their partners on prenatal attachment and fear of childbirth.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 35. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- At least a primary school graduate
- Between the 24th and 26th weeks of pregnancy
- According to calculations made by ultrasound based on the last menstrual period or, for pregnant women who do not know their last menstrual period...
- Primiparous
- No history of abortion/curettage
You likely can't join if
- Be at least 26 weeks pregnant
- Live separately from spouse
- Have an unplanned/unwanted pregnancy
- Not want the baby to be of a specific gender
- Not use technology
- Be a high-risk pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- At least a primary school graduate
- Between the 24th and 26th weeks of pregnancy
- According to calculations made by ultrasound based on the last menstrual period or, for pregnant women who do not know their last menstrual period, between the 24th and 26th weeks of pregnancy
- Primiparous
- No history of abortion/curettage
- Planned/desired pregnancy
- Desired baby gender
- Living with spouse
- Attended pregnancy classes
- Able to use technology such as computers and mobile phones to watch videos
- No barriers to understanding questions and responding
- No previous training on fear of childbirth or prenatal bonding
- Not having previously received education on haptonomy or practised haptonomy
- Not undergoing infertility treatment
- Being between the ages of 19 and 35
- Be at least 26 weeks pregnant
- Live separately from spouse
- Have an unplanned/unwanted pregnancy
- Not want the baby to be of a specific gender
- Not use technology
- Be a high-risk pregnancy
- Have previously received training on fear of childbirth and prenatal bonding
- Having previously received training in haptonomy and practised haptonomy
- Deciding to discontinue haptonomy practice after the study began and/or giving birth prematurely before completing the practice sessions
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Merkez, Sivas, 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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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 all sexes, 19 years to 35 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Merkez, Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.