An interventional study of Affirmation Practice During Non-Stress Test in Pregnancy, Pain and Anxiety, sponsored by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-25.
Sponsored by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
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.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnant women with a normal pregnancy process will receive affirmation practice during the Non-Stress Test. During the NST procedure, participants will repeat positive affirmation statements to support relaxation and reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress.
Behavioral: Affirmation Practice During Non-Stress Test
Pregnant women who require a repeated Non-Stress Test due to decreased fetal movements or pain will receive affirmation practice during the Non-Stress Test. During the NST procedure, participants will repeat positive affirmation statements to support relaxation and reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress.
Behavioral: Affirmation Practice During Non-Stress Test
Participants in this arm did not receive the affirmation intervention during NST.
Pregnant women in the affirmation groups will repeat positive affirmation statements during the Non-Stress Test. The affirmation practice will be applied during the NST procedure to support relaxation and reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress.
Anxiety Level
Anxiety level will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory before and after the Non-Stress Test. Higher scores indicate higher anxiety levels.
Time frame: Before and immediately after the Non-Stress Test
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared because the study includes sensitive health-related data from pregnant women. Participant confidentiality and privacy will be protected, and the data will be used only for the purposes of this study and related scientific reporting.
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