CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of White Noise and Stress Balls on Anxiety, Fetal Well-Being, and Surgical Fear in Elective Cesareans

Turkey (Türkiye)168 participantsStarted 2025-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to determine the effect of white noise and stress balls administered during NST on anxiety, fetal well-being, and fear of surgery in pregnant women scheduled for planned cesarean sections. A total of 168 pregnant women will be included in the study, divided into 4 groups (white noise group, stress ball group, white noise group + stress ball group, and control group).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * No communication barriers * 32-38 weeks of gestation, * Planning a cesarean delivery, * No risk factors during pregnancy (preeclampsia, IUGR, premature rupture of membranes, gestational diabetes, etc.), * Single pregnancy, * No health problems (such as fetal anomaly, intrauterine growth restriction) in the fetus Exclusion Criteria: * Having any risk factors during pregnancy (preeclampsia, IUGR, premature rupture of membranes, gestational diabetes, etc.) * Having a multiple pregnancy * Having a fetus with any health problems (such as fetal anomaly, intrauterine growth restriction) Exclusion criteria from the study * Incomplete responses to the survey questions * Wish to withdraw from the study, * Development of a risk condition during pregnancy,

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

Surgical Fear Questionnaire (SFQ)

Timeframe: preoperative

Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory

Timeframe: preoperative

Personal Information Form (PIF)

Timeframe: preoperative

NST Finding Form The Non-Stress Test (NST)

Timeframe: preoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07276594

SponsorAgri Ibrahim Cecen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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