The Effect of Affirmation During Non-Stress Test on Pain, Anxiety, Fear, and Stress (NCT07667920) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Affirmation During Non-Stress Test on Pain, Anxiety, Fear, and Stress
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2025-11-10
Plain-language summary
This study will examine whether positive affirmations used during the Non-Stress Test (NST) can help reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress in pregnant women. The NST is a routine test used during pregnancy to assess fetal well-being. In this randomized controlled study, 90 pregnant women will participate. Some participants will repeat affirmation statements during the NST, while others will receive standard care. Pain, anxiety, fear, and stress levels will be measured before and after the NST. The goal of the study is to understand whether affirmations can make the NST experience more comfortable for pregnant women.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women admitted to the clinic for the Non-Stress Test
* Pregnant women between 32 and 41 weeks of gestation
* Turkish citizens
* Women aged 20 to 35 years
* Women who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide informed consent
* Women who have emptied their bladder immediately before the NST
* Women who have eaten at least two hours before the NST
Exclusion Criteria:
* High-risk pregnancy, such as preeclampsia or multiple pregnancy
* Inability to read and write Turkish
* Any health problem in the mother or fetus
* Known psychiatric disorder
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
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Anxiety Level
Timeframe: Before and immediately after the Non-Stress Test