RecruitingNot Applicable

THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVENTIONS LED PREGNANCY ON STRESS AND ALEXITHYMIA IN COUPLES

Turkey (Türkiye)140 participantsStarted 2026-01-28

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of midwife-led motivational interviewing during pregnancy on couples' stress and alexithymia levels.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * For pregnant women: * Agreement to participate in the study * Being 18 years of age or older and married * Being in the second trimester * No pregnancy-related risks (such as preeclampsia, diabetes, heart disease, placenta previa, or oligohydramnios), * No issues related to fetal health (such as fetal anomalies or intrauterine growth restriction), * Ability to speak Turkish, * No history of chronic or psychiatric conditions, For partners: * Agreeing to participate in the study, * Accompanying their partner during the second trimester of pregnancy, * Not having a diagnosed psychiatric condition (depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, etc.), * Being able to speak and understand Turkish, Exclusion Criteria: * • Participants deciding to withdraw from the study at any stage, * Inability to contact the pregnant woman and/or her partner before the data collection process is completed, * The pregnant woman being diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy during the data collection process.

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

1. Stress Coping Styles Scale (SCSS):

Timeframe: 24 weeks

1. Stress Coping Styles Scale (SCSS): This scale assesses couples' stress coping skills. It is administered twice: at the pre-test (baseline) and post-test (post-intervention). Both the total scale score and the subscale scores are used.

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07663812

SponsorTokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10-30

Contact for this trial

ESMA KIR

+905550617545 esma.kir@bozok.edu.tr

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Stress Levels During Pregnancy trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.

What they're measuring

1. Stress Coping Styles Scale (SCSS):

Timeframe: 24 weeks