QR Code-Based Preoperative Education for Cesarean Birth: Anxiety, Pain, and Comfort (NCT07368387) | Clinical Trial Compass
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QR Code-Based Preoperative Education for Cesarean Birth: Anxiety, Pain, and Comfort
88 participantsStarted 2026-02-02
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of QR code-based preoperative education on anxiety, postpartum pain, and comfort levels in women undergoing cesarean birth. Cesarean delivery is a common surgical procedure, and insufficient preoperative information may increase anxiety and negatively affect postoperative recovery and comfort.
In this randomized controlled study, eligible pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean birth will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Women in the intervention group will receive preoperative education delivered through QR code-based digital materials, including information about the cesarean procedure, postoperative pain management, and comfort-enhancing strategies. The control group will receive routine care provided by the hospital.
Anxiety levels will be assessed preoperatively, while postpartum pain and comfort levels will be evaluated after delivery using validated measurement tools. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of accessible and effective educational interventions to improve maternal well-being and postoperative outcomes in cesarean birth.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women aged 18 years or older
* Scheduled for elective (planned) cesarean birth
* Able to read and understand Turkish and complete study questionnaires
* Able to provide written informed consent
* Has access to a smartphone and is able to use a QR code to view the educational materials (intervention arm)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency cesarean birth or unplanned change to emergency surgery
* Presence of high-risk pregnancy or serious obstetric/medical complications requiring intensive management (e.g., severe preeclampsia/eclampsia, major hemorrhage risk, unstable systemic disease)
* Known psychiatric disorder or current use of medications that may substantially affect anxiety assessment (as judged by the clinical team)
* Communication barriers that prevent participation (e.g., severe visual/hearing impairment, cognitive impairment) or inability to complete questionnaires
* No smartphone access or inability/unwillingness to use QR code materials (for intervention delivery)
* Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent at any time
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?
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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
1
Postpartum Pain Level
Timeframe: Postpartum period following cesarean birth
2
Preoperative Anxiety Level
Timeframe: Preoperatively, prior to cesarean birth