CompletedNot Applicable

Affirmation-Based Information for Stress Reduction in High-Risk Pregnancy

Turkey (Türkiye)102 participantsStarted 2024-07-01

Plain-language summary

This study examined whether providing affirmation-based information to high-risk pregnant women admitted to the obstetrics emergency department could reduce stress levels and intolerance of uncertainty. High-risk pregnancy can be emotionally challenging, especially in emergency settings, and supportive communication may help women cope with stress during this period. In this randomized controlled trial, pregnant women diagnosed with high-risk pregnancy were assigned either to an intervention group that received routine emergency care along with verbal information and positive affirmation statements, or to a control group that received routine emergency care and verbal information only. Stress levels and intolerance of uncertainty were measured before and after the intervention using validated assessment tools. The findings of this study aim to contribute to evidence-based supportive care practices in obstetric emergency settings and to inform health care professionals about non-pharmacological approaches to improving emotional well-being in high-risk pregnant women.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 years and older * Gestational age of 32 weeks or above * Diagnosed with high-risk pregnancy * Admitted to the obstetrics emergency department * Volunteered to participate and provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to communicate in Turkish * No diagnosis of high-risk 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?

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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

Perceived Stress Level

Timeframe: Baseline and immediately after the intervention during emergency department observation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07407322

SponsorNilgun Avci

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-31

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