The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of stress management and epigenetic awareness training provided in prenatal classes on maternal stress levels, cortisol levels, and epigenetic awareness.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Do stress management and epigenetic awareness training provided in prenatal classes affect pregnant women's cortisol levels?
2. Does the training affect pregnant women's knowledge and awareness of epigenetic effects?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women aged 18 and older
* Pregnant women in any trimester of pregnancy
* Pregnant women who can read and understand Turkish
* Pregnant women who voluntarily agree to participate in the study
* Having a singleton pregnancy
* Pregnant women without a high-risk pregnancy
* Pregnant women who voluntarily participate in prenatal education classes will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Foreign nationals with communication difficulties,
* Multiple pregnancies,
* Illiterate pregnant women,
* Migrant pregnant women who do not speak Turkish,
* Pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies,
* Pregnant women not enrolled in prenatal education programs,
* Pregnant women with intellectual disabilities,
* Pregnant women who refuse to participate in the study will be excluded.
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
Assessment of Pregnancy-Related Stress
Timeframe: Pregnancy Stress Assessment Scale will be administered to all pregnant women in both groups at the first interview (day 1)
2
Assessment of Pregnancy-Related Stress
Timeframe: Pregnancy Stress Assessment Scale will be administered to all pregnant women in both groups at the first interview (At the end of Week 3)