Mobile Prenatal Education for Expectant Fathers and Its Effects on Bonding, Stress, Breastfeeding… (NCT07295639) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mobile Prenatal Education for Expectant Fathers and Its Effects on Bonding, Stress, Breastfeeding and Marital Satisfaction
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2026-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this interventional clinical trial is to assess whether a mobile-based antenatal education programme for expectant fathers has a positive effect on father-infant bonding, stress levels, and breastfeeding attitudes.
The study aims to answer the following main questions:
Does participation in a mobile-based prenatal education programme strengthen fathers' emotional bonds with their babies? Does the education reduce fathers' stress levels during the prenatal and postnatal periods? Does it increase the father's knowledge and supportive attitude towards breastfeeding? Researchers will compare whether there are measurable differences in attachment, stress, and breastfeeding attitudes between the intervention group (fathers receiving mobile-based education) and the control group (fathers receiving standard routine information).
Participants: Will complete pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessing attachment, stress, and breastfeeding attitudes.
The intervention group will have access to a six-module mobile application covering topics such as infant care, nutrition, sleep routines, health and safety, emotional development, and daily care practices.
The study will be conducted with fathers aged 19-65 who became fathers within the last month and voluntarily agreed to participate.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 65 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 19 and 65 years
* First-time father
* Has become a father within the last month
* Has a healthy newborn without congenital anomalies or chronic illnesses
* Does not have a premature or low-birth-weight baby
* Has not become a father through adoption
* Owns a mobile phone capable of accessing the mobile-based application
* Has an Android or iOS operating system
* Has not received any infant care training within the last 6 months
* Has no physical or mental disability that would prevent viewing, hearing, or understanding the research questions or educational content
* Voluntarily agrees to participate in the research
Exclusion Criteria:
* Declines to participate in the research
* Does not own a smartphone
* Cannot use mobile applications
* Has a physical or mental condition that prevents completing the questionnaires
* Has a baby with congenital anomalies or chronic medical conditions
* Has a premature or low-birth-weight baby
* Has received infant care training within the last 6 months
* Has adopted a child
* Is outside the 19-65 age range
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Change in Paternal Stress Levels
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-Intervention (8 weeks after baseline)
2
Change in Father-Infant Bonding
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-Intervention (8 weeks after baseline)
3
Change in Breastfeeding Attitudes and Participation
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-Intervention (8 weeks after baseline)
4
Change in Marital Satisfaction Levels
Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-Intervention (8 weeks after baseline)
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07295639
SponsorGaziantep Islam Science and Technology University