CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Partner-Conducted Fetal Heart Sound Measurement on Maternal and Paternal Attachment

Turkey (Türkiye)120 participantsStarted 2022-07-15

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of fetal heart sound (FHS) measurement performed by the partner on prenatal maternal and paternal expectations and attachment levels. A total of 120 couples (60 intervention, 60 control) participated in the study.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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\- Inclusion Criteria: Women between 28 and 38 weeks of gestation * Age between 18 and 45 years * Ability to read and write * No diagnosed psychiatric illness * Healthy pregnancy * Attending prenatal visits with their partner Exclusion Criteria: * Women with diagnosed psychiatric conditions * Couples unwilling to participate * Incomplete data forms * Those who moved out of the study area during follow-up * Women without their partners during visits

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Prenatal Paternal Attachment Level

Timeframe: From 28-38 weeks of gestation (approximately 10 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06965647

SponsorInonu University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-15

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.