CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Stress Ball on Anxiety, Comfort and Non Stress Test Parameters of Pregnant Women During Non Stress Testing

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2024-12-20

Plain-language summary

Non-stress testing (NST) is used to assess fetal wellbeing and to detect and intervene early in fetuses at risk. NST is an easy to administer, noninvasive, prenatal assessment method used from 32 weeks of gestation to term. High levels of anxiety during the common NST procedure can negatively affect the test result and increase the rate of nonreactive NST, potentially leading to misinterpretation. Therefore, midwifery/nursing interventions to make the pregnant woman comfortable during the procedure and to reduce anxiety and stress are important.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * To be between the ages of 18-35, * Turkish as the mother tongue, * Being literate, having a singleton pregnancy, * She has had NST at least once before, * 32 weeks or more gestation, * Being multiparous, * Having eaten at least two hours before the NST procedure, * Volunteering to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a high-risk pregnancy, * Having a psychiatric disorder, * Being pregnant with an urgent NST result, * Smoking or drinking alcohol at least two hours before the NST procedure, * Having any problem that prevents communication (such as hearing, speaking, ability to understand), having a visual, hearing, speech, physical or mental disability.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

State Anxiety Scale

Timeframe: 1 minute before NST application and 1 minute after NST aplication

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06741254

SponsorGaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-20

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